<h1>India to Launch 'Freight Smart Cities' Initiative to Tackle Urban Freight Challenges and Boost Logistics Efficiency.</h1> The Commerce Ministry's Logistics Division has announced plans to develop 'Freight Smart Cities' in India to address urban freight challenges exacerbated by rapid urbanization and e-commerce growth. A new portal and handbook with 14 key measures were launched to enhance urban freight systems, aiming to reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency. The initiative involves collaboration with state governments, technical experts, and private stakeholders to create city logistics plans. Initially, ten cities will be identified, with plans to expand to 75 cities. The initiative seeks to leverage low-cost, high-impact measures to reduce congestion and pollution, enhancing economic competitiveness.