Gudibanda to Get Telangana’s Dry Port
Located in Mahbubnagar district, the port aims to cut costs, speed up freight for industries
Hyderabad: Gudibanda in Addakal mandal, Mahbubnagar district, has been identified as the proposed site for Telangana's first dry port, according to official sources. The Telangana Industrial and Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) has earmarked 100 acres just two km from NH-44 and 100 km from Hyderabad, and 400 km from Bandar Port in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The site, located in Survey No. 118, falls within the Devarakadra Assembly constituency.
The dry port, a crucial step in enhancing the state's logistics capabilities, will facilitate the movement of exports and freight, serving Telangana’s growing industrial sector.
The proposed site is well-connected by road, with easy access to districts in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. It also lies close to major routes, including the Kurnool–Bengaluru highway and NH-167, which connects to Raichur in Karnataka. Furthermore, it benefits from rail connectivity through Mahabubnagar, Madanapuram, and Devarakadra.
At a recent review meeting chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, officials decided to move forward with plans to establish the dry port as part of the state’s vision to strengthen its logistics infrastructure for the next 100 years. The project aims to cater to Telangana's future logistics needs, given its status as a landlocked state.
The proposed dry port will be linked to the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road (RRR), located about 70 km from Shadnagar. The state government is urging the Centre to construct a greenfield expressway connecting Bandar Port in Machilipatnam to the proposed dry port in Telangana.
The expressway is estimated to cost Rs 17,000 crore. The state has submitted proposals to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
A dry port — an inland terminal connected to a seaport — enables exporters to complete customs procedures locally, significantly reducing both time and costs. The government is likely to develop this port through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Additionally, discussions are ongoing about establishing more dry ports to further streamline the state’s export processes, as most exports currently pass through ports in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Efforts are being fast-tracked to ensure that Telangana’s robust industrial sectors — such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, textiles, and aerospace — benefit from the dry port. With Telangana's logistics sector growing at 12 per cent annually, the dry port initiative is expected to meet rising demand and bolster the state’s export capabilities.