Noida: Noida Authority has started surveys across the city to study traffic patterns, particularly in industrial sectors, as part of a proposed city logistics plan (CLP). The exercise aims at streamlining the movement of goods and reducing congestion linked to freight traffic.A city logistics plan (CLP) is a strategic framework for efficient, sustainable urban goods movement. Noida, selected under the National Logistics Policy last year to cut costs and boost supply chains, is now sharpening its focus on its CLP as cargo operations begin at Noida International Airport, making air-cargo integration key to the city’s economic growth.Vaibhav Gupta, senior manager in Noida Authority’s planning department, said teams have started conducting surveys of various roads and logistics infrastructure across the city. “The aim is to improve logistics efficiency and reduce delivery time,” he said, adding that Ernst & Young (EY) has been engaged as a consultant for the project.The initiative is being steered by the ministry of commerce and industry through its department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT). Survey teams will map freight traffic and truck movement, identify logistics and warehousing zones, parking areas, etc. The exercise will also focus on measures to reduce emissions and congestion, as well as stakeholder consultations with industries and transport operators.Noida, one of India’s largest industrial hubs, hosts over 10,100 units across key clusters, with a strong focus on electronics and mobile phone manufacturing. The city also produces electrical appliances, engineering goods, machinery, auto components, garments, textiles, paper products, IT hardware, and packaging materials.Sudhir Srivastava, who runs a company dealing in electronic and electrical goods in Sector 59, said the plan is crucial for the city. “Noida has developed into a major industrial hub and has thousands of industrial units. However, the city does not have designated parking facilities for trucks. Trucks carrying raw materials to factories face difficulties in finding parking spaces. Many are forced to park on roadsides, leading to traffic congestion,” he said.He highlighted that no entry hours are also an issue. “Trucks are not allowed to enter Delhi during peak hours between 7am and 11am, and again from 5pm to 11pm. As a result, a large number of trucks queue up at the Noida-Delhi border, causing significant delays in the transportation of goods to Delhi, Rajasthan and Haryana. Delhi and UP govt should find a solution to this problem and designate at least one route where trucks can operate during the day,” he said.
