Linking Road to Logistic Progress in Kerala: An Analysis of the Influence of National Highway Development on Supply Chain and Logistics

Abstract: This paper examines the effects of national highways developmental schemes toward logistics and supply chain management in Kerala. As seen in the geographical structure and economy dependency on transportation channels in the case of Kerala the establishment of high-standard highways plays an important role in efficiency in the logistics activities. Therefore, this study adopted secondary data from government bodies and industry publications to assess how current advancements in highways, including the extension of the National Highway 66, affects transit time, logistics cost and general supply chain performance on various products. The results indicate a rapid and consistent increase in transportation time, and decrease in the cost and delivery reliability thus promoting Kerala’s economic development. From these outcomes it is clear that additional investments in physical capital are still necessary to sustain a favourable transport logistics position.