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Following independence, Gujarat experienced a renewed emphasis on developing its port infrastructure. The construction of Kandla in the 1960s positioned it as a major port for handling bulk cargo such as coal and iron ore. In the late 20th century, Mundra emerged as a significant container terminal.
In 2003, a sub-concession agreement was signed to add a container terminal in the Port of Mundra, and the terminal began operating that year. In 2005, Adani Port Limited and Gujarat Adani Port Limited were merged. In late 2005, the single-point mooring became operational. The Mundra Special Economic Zone was incorporated in 2003.
Indian Railways' strategic initiative to containerise cargo transport put India on the intermodal freight transport map for the first time in 1966. Given India's size (almost 3,000 kilometres (1,900 mi) from North to South and East to West), rail transport is often a cheaper option for all cargo over medium and long distances, especially if the cost of inter-modal transfers can be reduced.
As of 2020, Allcargo is one of the largest non-vessel operating common carrier, with a focus on Less-than-container load business and domestic interests in container freight stations, international supply chain, express distribution, and contract logistics. [7] In June 2023 Allcargo re-designates Shashi Kiran Shetty as Executive Chairman. [8]
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) is an Indian multinational port operator and logistics company, part of Adani Group. [9] [10] APSEZ is India's largest private port operator with a network of 12 ports and terminals, including India's first port-based SEZ at Mundra and the first deep water transshipment port at Thiruvananthapuram.
Port Pipavav, is a port on the west coast of India located in the Amreli district in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, 90 km South of Amreli, 15 km South of Rajula and 140 km Southwest of Bhavnagar. The port has cargo operations for containers, bulk, liquid and roll-on/roll-off cargo and a shipyard that builds naval vessels.
Surat railway station is the main railway stations of surat along with gothangam, Kosad, Utran, Udhna Junction, Bhestan, Niyol, Maroli and Sachin.Surat Railway Station is the 2nd Busiest railway station after Borivali in Mumbai division of Western Reailways, and soon to be devepled as Multi-Modal Transportation Hub (MMTH) [4] [5] [6] [7]
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation abbreviated (GSRTC), is a Government State Transport Undertaking of Gujarat for passengers facilitating with road public transport in moffusil / city services. GSRTC operates within the state of Gujarat, India and neighboring states. It has a fleet of 8322 buses.