Warehousing Industry in India
Traditionally being one of the most overlooked sectors in logistics, the warehousing industry has advanced multifold today. Designed with sophisticated stockrooms with advanced state-of-the-art facilities, warehouse layouts have changed dramatically since the industrial revolution. Depending on the infrastructure, this market in India can be classified into the following: • Lower Stratum: Conventional storerooms - bolstered cement concrete construction that can be utilized only for storage. • Middle Stratum: Godowns having pre-engineered structures • Higher Stratum: Huge warehouses that are used for storage and refurbished for implementing several supply chain functions. Market Insights The warehousing industry in India values nearly 25% of the total logistics expense. Several cities, including Siliguri, Bhubaneshwar, Vishakapatnam, Lucknow, Nagpur, Ludhiana, Rajpura, Guwahati, and Coimbatore have gained promine...