Tue Jul 01 15:41:43 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the article followed by a rewritten version as a news article:

**Summary:**

The article reports on the ongoing demand from trade and industrial forums for the establishment of a dry port (Inland Container Depot) in Tiruchi, India. Despite being a significant exporter of various goods, including agricultural products and engineering equipment, Tiruchi lacks this infrastructure. Exporters currently face logistical challenges and increased costs transporting goods to distant seaports like Chennai, Tuticorin, and Cochin. Proponents argue a dry port in Tiruchi would streamline export processes, reduce costs, and boost the region’s industrial and export growth, similar to the positive impact seen from a dry port near Tiruppur. Advocates suggest a location within the SIPCOT industrial park near Manapparai or another suitable location with highway access.

**News Article:**

**Tiruchi Businesses Renew Call for Dry Port to Boost Exports**

**TIRUCHI, July 1, 2025** – Trade and industrial forums in Tiruchi are intensifying their push for the establishment of a dry port (Inland Container Depot) in the region, citing significant logistical hurdles and costs faced by exporters. Despite being a major exporter of goods ranging from engineering equipment to fruits and vegetables, Tiruchi currently lacks this crucial infrastructure, forcing businesses to transport their goods long distances to seaports in Chennai, Tuticorin, and Cochin.

According to data from the National Horticulture Board of India, Tiruchi produced over 112 million metric tonnes of fruits and nearly 205 million metric tonnes of vegetables in 2023-24. While some perishable goods are exported via air freight, value-added agricultural products and engineering goods rely heavily on sea freight, requiring costly and time-consuming transportation to distant ports.

“The volume of exports from Tiruchi continues to register upward trends,” said G. Sathish Kumar, secretary of the Export, Import Federation, Tiruchi. “It takes at least a week for the exporters to complete the formalities at the sea port. The establishment of a dry port in Tiruchi will facilitate the exporters to complete the process quickly.”

Industry leaders estimate that 40 to 50 containers, each holding 25 tonnes of goods, are transported from Tiruchi to seaports every month. A dry port would allow exporters to complete customs clearance and other export procedures within Tiruchi, saving significant time and money.

Kanagasabapathy, former Chairman of the Tiruchi Trade Centre, highlighted that the demand for a dry port has been a long-standing issue. He stated, “Various industrial forums had been fighting for the establishment of dry port in Tiruchi for so far. It required at least 100 acre for the facility. The State and Central governments should take effective steps to fulfil the demand.” He suggested potential locations such as the SIPCOT industrial park near Manapparai, emphasizing the need for good highway access.

Exporters point to the success of the dry port near Tiruppur as an example of the positive impact such infrastructure can have on regional trade and industrial development. The establishment of a dry port in Tiruchi is seen as a critical step in bolstering the region’s logistics infrastructure and supporting continued export growth.

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