Global industrial real estate developer Panattoni has partnered with Edayar Zinc Ltd to establish a state-of-the-art logistics and industrial park in Kochi, Kerala, with an investment of approximately ₹800 crore. The upcoming Grade A+ facility will be developed within the Kerala Logistics and Industrial City (KLIC) and is expected to set new benchmarks in sustainable and technology-driven infrastructure.
The project will be executed in two phases, with the first phase scheduled to commence in February 2026. Spanning nearly 20 acres, it will feature around 520,000 square feet of built-up area designed to cater to diverse industries, including e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), third-party logistics (3PL), and pharmaceuticals. The park will offer world-class specifications such as advanced loading capacities of five tonnes per square metre, FM2-grade flooring, and IGBC-certified green design. It will also incorporate modern amenities including a business and convention centre, medical facilities, and landscaped green spaces, aligning with the growing emphasis on sustainable industrial infrastructure.
The development is expected to generate significant demand for structural steel and fabricated components, given the nature and scale of construction. High-quality structural steel will be extensively used in building frameworks, roofing systems, mezzanine floors, and load-bearing structures to ensure durability, design flexibility, and rapid construction timelines. Additionally, coated and pre-engineered steel systems are likely to be used to achieve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance costs over the project’s lifecycle.
This large-scale investment marks a major boost for Kerala’s industrial ecosystem and the steel sector alike. By creating a modern, steel-intensive logistics hub, the project not only strengthens the region’s supply chain infrastructure but also reinforces the growing interdependence between India’s steel and infrastructure industries.
