Welspun One, a leading logistics and industrial real estate manager in India, is investing ₹2,700 crores in developing the country’s largest single-location ‘Grade A’ warehousing and industrial park at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Navi Mumbai. Initially planned as a 1.2 million sq. ft. facility with a ₹700 crore investment, the project has now been expanded to approximately 4.45 million sq. ft. to accommodate the increasing export-import demand from the JNPA Port.
JNPA, which handles around 35 percent of India’s maritime traffic, is the largest container port in terms of throughput. The SEZ/FTWZ segment in this region has historically faced limitations in integrated logistics solutions. Welspun One’s facility aims to address this gap by offering businesses across industries such as Chemicals, Automotive, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals, and Electronics an integrated, cost-efficient logistics solution in this high-potential area.
The facility is strategically located within 5 km of the port terminals and has direct vessel access, along with proximity to major transport networks like National Highways, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (West), the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), and the upcoming Navi Mumbai Airport. These advantages make it a logistical powerhouse. The project includes 3.95 million sq. ft. of warehousing space, 0.25 million sq. ft. of Grade A office space, and 0.25 million sq. ft. of industrial space.
The park is designed for operational excellence, featuring G+2 floors, 12-meter floor-to-floor height, 30-feet-wide unidirectional ramps, a 6-tonne floor load capacity, and parking for over 600 trucks. It also accommodates more than 400,000 pallet positions and boasts an annual throughput capacity of 36,000 TEUs. As the largest single-location warehousing and industrial park in India, it sets new benchmarks in the integrated logistics ecosystem.
Beyond logistics, the project acts as a strategic business enabler, creating over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and bolstering the local economy. Being part of a notified SEZ, it offers occupiers significant benefits like GST exemption, customs duty deferment, expedited customs clearance, and reduced risks of detention or demurrage. These features enable smooth goods movement, optimized inventory management, enhanced operational efficiency, and cost savings of up to 15 percent. The project also enhances the port’s logistical capacity, making it an ideal hub for international businesses streamlining their supply chains.
Mr. Anshul Singhal, Managing Director of Welspun One, opined that the facility addresses the long-standing need for a logistics solution beyond mere storage in India’s port ecosystem. He emphasized that this development will transform India’s logistics and supply chain operations, elevating the nation’s standing in global trade. Designed by a team of international experts, the facility blends efficiency with cost-effectiveness, representing a significant step in reshaping India’s logistics sector.
Mr. Balkrishan Goenka, Chairman of Welspun World, highlighted the company’s recent equity fundraising of ₹2,275 crores for Fund 2, showcasing investor confidence in their demand-driven logistics strategy. He described the JNPA SEZ project as a cornerstone of their vision to align with India’s economic growth and redefine the logistics infrastructure landscape.
