Dholera will leverage its superior integration infrastructure for road, rail, air and sea connectivity, to boost Industrial Development and Logistic Services for the State of Gujarat and the country as a whole. The city’s exceptional multi-modal connectivity makes it ideal for industries looking for cost and time effectiveness in transportation.

Road Connectivity: Enhancing Economic Opportunities Through Speed Corridors

Dholera SIR is planned to have a world-class road network that connects major cities and ports. The road network is expected to facilitate smooth flow of goods and people into and around the SIR

Ahmedabad to Dholera Expressway: This 250 meter wide expressway will dramatically improve travel for commuters between Ahmedabad and Dholera in conjunction with increasing the prospective industrial and real estate development along its corridor. This new expressway is likely to increase Dholera’s accessibility for business purposes increasing the trade and investment potential.

Internal Road Network: The city has also been projected to have a good internal road network with road widths ranging from 18 meters to 70 meters which ensures ease of transport within the city. These roads will bear heavy commercial traffic enabling the industries to carry out logistics activities efficiently.

Walking Paths and Biking Roads: Dholera is adding infrastructure that supports pedestrians, such as walking paths and marked biking roads that run along the major roads. This will help advance green transportation options as well as improve urban living standards.

Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Connectivity: The road system in Dholera is part of the DMIC project, making it possible to move freight to the industrial centers located in six states. This will hasten economic progress and stimulate investment in manufacturing as well as freight logistics.

Major Ports Connectivity: Dholera is strategically positioned with direct road links to the export and import trading zones of Gujarat which include Dholera’s ports. Some of the ports are:

• Kandla Port – One of the largest ports in India. Important for trade with the Middle East and Africa. Handles one of the largest volumes of cargo in India.
• Mundra Port – A significant gateway for having industrial shipments done and also deals with a lot of international trade.
• Pipavav Port – This port is a commercial port and is one of the most important for trade and business due to its infrastructure and logistics facilities.

Future South Gujarat Road Connectivity via Kalpsar Dam: This Dam project located at the mouth of the Gulf of Khambhat is proposed to give a new road access from Dholera to the southern part of Gujarat. This will improve trade routes in the area and increase economic activities in the region as well as help facilitate industrial growth beyond Dholera.

Rail Connectivity: Enhancing Trade and Supply Chains in Industry

Railways are one of the best ways for Dholera to connect to trade both nationally and internationally. The new rail developments will serve industries and businesses by providing low-cost and effective transport options.

Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC): This facility will serve Dholera from nearby industrial areas within city limits and so is a part of the Dholera DMesh Region South The DFC is part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and will strike Dholera in the Dholera economic zone. The advancement of this rail will facilitate the rapid movement of materials and products. This form of transport is preferred over road transport.

Dholera-Bhavnagar-Botad Railway Line: The line will make these areas available for business for companies for Dholera and Bhavnagar, thus increasing competition and lowering shipping fees that are provided by counters in Dholera.

Rail Connectivity to Major Ports: It will also increase the output of Dholera while ranking it as a harbor area to supply goods increasing the desirability of Dholera as a source area for the production and exportation of goods.

Metro and High-Speed Rail Network

• In Dholera city, there are planned 105 metro stations. It will decrease the time to move inside a city which avoids wastage of fuel, and, at the same time, reduces congestion of vehicles.
• Ahmedabad & Dholera Vande Bharat & RRTS: Residents and professionals will enjoy shorter and more efficient daily commutes, thanks to the recent integration of Ahmedabad and Dholera via a Vande Bharat Express train and a new high-speed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).

 

Air Connectivity: Transforming Logistics and Freight Services with Dholera International Airport

Dholera International Airport is an important infrastructural development that will impact air cargo and passenger travel efficiency in India.

Infrastructure Development:

• Runway Capacity: Global connectivity will be guaranteed as the facility is able to host large airplanes such as the Airbus A380.
• Advanced Technology: Smooth operations will be ensured due to the modern air traffic control and cargo handling systems that are available.

Enhancing Freight Services:

• Industries located in Dholera will be able to move goods domestically and internationally with ease, as the facility aims to transform into a major air cargo hub.
• Lower logistics costs along with faster delivery will be appreciated by the manufacturing sectors of electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and automotive.

Strategic Impact on Economic Growth

• As a logistics and manufacturing center, Gujarat will gain national prominence which will invite capital investment from both foreign and domestic markets with the emergence of Dholera Airport.
• It will cut down the use of ports and road transport for time-sensitive cargo, as goods will now have a direct gateway to global markets, making the need for time-efficient goods less.

Movement Of Passengers & Cargo From Neighboring Cities:

Dholera International Airport is bound to become one of the busiest airports in India as the facility is expected to use its global accessibility to optimize the smooth movement of passengers and freight as per the growing operational capacities.

Connecting the Dots: Sea Links and Trade Scenarios

Dholera has a strategic location next to major ports, which along with the development of a dedicated port will turn the region into a trade hub for industries and businesses. Closer to Kandla, Mundra & Pipavav Ports: These ports are essential for international trade and will allow industries in Dholera easy access to other global markets. Futuristic Pour Proposed by the Government at Gulf of Khambhat: A dedicated port serving Dholera will simplify the movement of bulk cargo and relieve pressure on existing ports.

Dholera will be enabled to receive large shipments for industrial use and will aid in congestion at pre-existing ports. With Dholera positioned close to the Gulf of Khambhat, industries will have access to the cheapest form of transportation, maritime shipping. Dholera’s sea routes can help India establish as a leading industrial and export center similar to the USA and China dominating global trade.

Conclusion

Dholera SIR is unique in India as it is the only city that has road, rail, air, and sea connectivity. Such comprehensive infrastructure makes Dholera an unrivaled industrial smart city. With Dholera’s location near the coast, it has direct access to maritime trade routes, leading to extremely low logistics costs for industries. History has shown how maritime connectivity helped the USA and China become economic superpowers, and now Dholera can do the same for India. Dholera’s world-class infrastructure with unmatched connectivity makes it the biggest and best industrial smart city in India and will transform trade, manufacturing, and economic growth for the nation.