NX Group, ISM to advance chip logistics infrastructure in India

Japan’s Nippon Express (NX) Holdings has signed an MoU with the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), an initiative overseen by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of the Government of India, for strategic cooperation aimed at developing semiconductor logistics infrastructure and strengthening supply chains in India. 

Under the MOU, the two parties will work more closely to cooperate in addressing logistics-related challenges and developing infrastructure toward the establishment of India’s semiconductor ecosystem, NX Group said in a press release.

In India, efforts are underway under the government’s semiconductor policy, “Semicon 2.0,” to establish a comprehensive industrial ecosystem covering semiconductor design and manufacturing, manufacturing equipment and materials and advanced packaging. Transporting precision semiconductor-related cargo requires not only vibration control but also measures to address infrastructure-related challenges in each region. Developing advanced logistics infrastructure is therefore essential, the press release said.

The Group has set a target of increasing sales from its Indian operations to ¥60 billion (about USD 380 million) by fiscal 2028 and is expanding its logistics facilities and services, including plans to open a dedicated semiconductor logistics center in the Dholera area of Gujarat in 2027.

“Leveraging their respective expertise and networks, the two parties will share information and exchange views on challenges related to the transportation of semiconductor-related cargo and logistics infrastructure, and consider the appropriate forms of cooperation toward developing logistics infrastructure that supports India’s semiconductor industry and realizing resilient supply chains,” NX Group said.