In a major boost to India’s trade and logistics sector, Chhattisgarh has flagged off its largest-ever copper concentrate export consignment totaling 12,000 metric tons to China through the Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Nava Raipur.
The first rake, carrying 2,200 metric tons, was dispatched on November 11, 2025, to Visakhapatnam Port, from where it will be shipped overseas.
Developed under the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, the Nava Raipur MMLP is rapidly transforming into a strategic trade hub for Central India.
The state-of-the-art facility features advanced cargo handling systems, seamless rail connectivity, and integrated multimodal operations, enabling industries to reach global markets efficiently and cost-effectively.
Officials noted that the successful dispatch highlights Chhattisgarh’s evolution into a logistics and industrial powerhouse, powered by world-class infrastructure and proactive governance.
A Defining Step for Chhattisgarh’s Global Integration
The milestone marks a defining step in linking Chhattisgarh’s mineral and industrial output with international trade corridors, further strengthening its position on India’s logistics map.
According to industry observers, the move is expected to reduce logistics costs, attract private investment, and create large-scale employment opportunities, particularly in warehousing and multimodal transport sectors.
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To build on this momentum, the Government of Chhattisgarh has rolled out the Chhattisgarh State Logistics Policy 2025, a forward-looking framework aimed at making the state a leading logistics hub by 2047.
The policy promotes:
- Development of modern multimodal infrastructure
- Export facilitation and trade diversification
- Private sector participation in logistics and warehousing
- Sustainable growth through regional balance and employment generation
It also offers attractive incentives for logistics parks, cold storage units, and allied infrastructure, ensuring a robust ecosystem for future growth.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai: ‘A Historic Step for Chhattisgarh’s Growth Journey’
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the export as a historic milestone in Chhattisgarh’s development trajectory.
“The flagging off of Chhattisgarh’s largest copper export from the Nava Raipur Multi-Modal Logistics Park marks a historic step in our journey toward becoming a logistics and industrial powerhouse,” the Chief Minister said.
He emphasized that the state government’s focus under the Chhattisgarh State Logistics Policy 2025 is on enhancing connectivity, attracting private investment, and generating employment to make the state India’s leading logistics hub by 2047.
“With strong policy reform, strategic infrastructure, and industrial confidence, Chhattisgarh is connecting Central India to global value chains and redefining logistics-led growth in India,” the CM added.
