MSMEs, exporters urge the State govt. to announce establishment of dry port in Tiruchi
MSMEs and exporters in Tiruchi are lobbying the state government to establish a dry port to reduce logistics costs and transit times. Currently, local businesses must rely on distant seaports, which adds significant financial and operational burdens to their export activities.
Why it matters
It reflects the infrastructure challenges faced by regional industrial hubs in India as they attempt to scale their export capabilities.
Micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurs (MSMEs) and exporters have urged the State government to make an announcement on establishing a dry port, an inland container depot, in Tiruchi during the ongoing Budget session of the Assembly.
It is one of a long-felt need of the trade and industry in the region. In the recent past, Tiruchi has emerged as one of the fastest growing export regions in the State. A wide range of goods, including engineering equipment, spare parts, fabricated materials, food products, millets, and perishables such as vegetables and fruits are exported. While the exporters use the excellent air connectivity from Tiruchi to export vegetables and fruits, they depend on Chennai, Thoothukudi, Karaikal, or Kochi port to export other items.
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