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DP World has acquired a 49% stake in Reliance Industries’ multimodal logistics park near Chennai, expanding its presence in India’s logistics sector. The project at Mappedu is being developed as an integrated hub with road, rail and port connectivity to improve cargo movement and reduce costs. Spread across about 184 acres, the facility will handle multimodal freight and offer warehousing and value-added services. The deal builds on the existing partnership between the two companies and supports DP World’s broader plan to strengthen supply chain infrastructure in India.
DP World has acquired a 49% stake in a multimodal logistics park being developed by Reliance Industries near Chennai, as both companies deepen their presence in India’s logistics and supply chain sector. The investment is part of a broader push to build integrated infrastructure that can handle growing cargo volumes more efficiently. Advertisement
The project is located at Mappedu, near Chennai, and is being developed under the government’s multimodal logistics park framework. It is planned as an integrated hub with connectivity to road, rail and nearby ports, allowing smoother movement of goods across different transport modes. This approach is expected to reduce transit time, lower logistics costs and ease congestion at key port locations.
The logistics park is spread across around 184 acres and will be developed in phases. It is designed to handle about 7.17 million metric tonnes of cargo, catering to multiple sectors including manufacturing, retail and exports. The facility will include warehousing zones, container yards, freight handling systems and other value-added services, making it a full-service logistics hub for the region.
Its location near Chennai’s industrial corridors and port infrastructure is seen as a key advantage. The park is expected to support cargo movement from southern India to both domestic markets and export destinations, improving overall supply chain efficiency in the region.
The transaction also builds on the existing collaboration between DP World and Reliance Industries. The two companies had earlier partnered to introduce rail-based logistics solutions aimed at shifting cargo from road to rail, improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact. This new investment strengthens that relationship and expands their joint logistics footprint.
DP World has been steadily increasing its investments in India across ports, inland logistics, and supply chain assets. The company has committed around USD 5 billion towards building infrastructure in the country, with a focus on creating an integrated logistics network that connects ports to the hinterland.
The Chennai logistics park is expected to play an important role in this network by acting as a consolidation and distribution hub. It will also support the government’s larger objective of reducing logistics costs in India and improving the efficiency of freight movement across regions.
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