In this paper, a descriptive spatial analysis is carried out by identifying the geographical localisations of various industry sectors that generate freight movements at a regional level in India. The district-level data are used to identify “industry complexes” from 21 industry sectors using the Getis-Ord Gi* statistic. Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Raigad, and Ahmednagar of Maharashtra state emerged as complexes for most industry clusters. Findings showed that metropolitan characteristics and availability of raw materials play an essential role in districts emerging as complexes. The location of freight terminals, such as seaports, is one of the major governing factors in distributing logistics and transportation activities. Most of the districts have better transport infrastructure and logistics activities inside the complexes compared to non-complex areas. However, a need to improve transport infrastructure and logistics in the complexes of non-metallic mineral products and coke and refined petroleum products is found. The study can help policymakers understand the areas that need improvement, investments, and complex-based economic development strategies.

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货运工业综合体的识别：描述性空间分析

在本文中，通过确定在印度区域层面产生货运的各个行业部门的地理定位，进行了描述性空间分析。地区级数据用于使用Getis-Ord Gi*识别 21 个行业部门的“工业综合体”统计。马哈拉施特拉邦的孟买、塔那、浦那、赖加德和艾哈迈德纳加尔成为大多数产业集群的综合体。调查结果表明，大都市特征和原材料的可用性在新兴地区的综合体中起着至关重要的作用。海港等货运码头的位置是分配物流和运输活动的主要控制因素之一。与非综合体区域相比，大多数地区在综合体内部拥有更好的交通基础设施和物流活动。然而，发现需要改善非金属矿产品和焦炭和精炼石油产品复合体的运输基础设施和物流。该研究可以帮助决策者了解需要改进的领域、投资和基于复杂的经济发展战略。