APM Pipavav now directly connects to ICD Jodhpur on electrified route

October 20, 201: APM Terminals Pipavav flagged off the first container train to Jodhpur ICD (Inland Container Depot) on the electrified route.

The container train was operated by Pipavav Rail Corporation (PRCL), a subsidiary of Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPPL). With this movement, PRCL started as an independent container train operation in India.

Jodhpur is known for the best of woodcraft, handicrafts & artistic furniture, guar gum for export. It imports solar panels and white cement clinker. The recent surge in imports at Jodhpur has seen the trade experience congestion linked backlogs at various points of the supply chain.

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With customer-centricity at the core of engagement and to ensure faster delivery of cargo and return of container; the Pipavav Rail Corporation Ltd. (PRCL), a joint venture between Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd and Indian Railways sought to relieve the congestion. This connection will reduce cargo transit time and ensure quick turnaround of containers by utilizing the PRCL CTO license to commence a weekly direct regular service from Pipavav Port to Bhagat Ki Kothi on electric traction. This service is primarily started to ensure the timely dispatch of import containers basis bill of lading for ease of clearance on arrival as well is a direct service, so to avoid the delays at the hub & spoke terminals.

PRCL hopes that this niche product with regular departures will give a competitive edge in supply chain planning to the end customers

Jakob Friis Sørensen, MD, APM Terminals Pipavav said, “Flagging off the train to Jodhpur from our port via electrified route is a significant step towards offering safe, reliable, cost-effective and environment-friendly EXIM cargo movement. The train service offers a seamless connection to our customers from Jodhpur to the rest of the world. The weekly service operated by PRCL will help in easing the congestion.”