DP World enhances rail freight operations

DP World, one of India’s largest private rail freight operators, is set to support the growth of containerised rail cargo in North India by commissioning a third line at its rail terminal in Pali-Rewari, Haryana.

The expansion will increase the monthly freight train handling capacity of Pali-Rewari rail terminal by 25 percent, says an official release.

"DP World currently operates seven rail and inland terminals that connect to a wide network of Indian rail terminals, ensuring unmatched reach and efficiency for customers across the nation’s industrial heartlands and ports."

DP World has invested over Rs 1,800 crore to expand rail asset infrastructure and operations, with the goal of enhancing multimodal and sustainable logistics across the country, the release added. "With more than 100 owned containers and special freight train operator scheme (SFTO) rakes and over 16,000 containers and trailers for last mile delivery, DP World is ensuring that its rail freight services remain at the forefront of India’s logistics transformation. The logistics major has rail terminals at Pali, Modinagar, Panipat, Hazira, Hindaun, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, and has been unlocking market access for traders with unique rail solutions like the Morbi-Kolkata rail freight service that connects ceramic traders in Kolkata with ceramic manufacturers in Morbi, Gujarat."

Adhendru Jain, Vice President, Rail and Inland Terminals, DP World Subcontinent says: “Our comprehensive end-to-end surface transport solutions utilise DP World’s robust multimodal assets to deliver customised logistics solutions. We are committed to increasing the share of containerised cargo movement by rail, and the capacity expansion of our terminal at Pali is a key step in this direction. By leveraging our rail network, we not only provide efficient transport but also contribute to sustainability by reducing carbon emissions by 65 percent as compared to traditional road transport. We will continue to invest in strengthening India’s rail ecosystem to drive economic growth.”

DP World also runs double stack trains that can deliver 90 TEUs per trip, significantly reducing the emission levels of cargo, the release added.