DP World launches SARAL-3, connects Gandhidham to NCR
Container train will commence from Bhimasar, Gandhidham every weekend and reach Pali-Rewari, Haryana within three days.
DP World announced the launch of its latest rail-led multimodal service, SARAL-3, connecting Gandhidham in Gujarat to the National Capital Region (NCR).
The new weekly service, a part of the Sustainable, Assured, Reliable, and Agile Logistics (SARAL) rail freight initiative, builds on the success of SARAL and SARAL-2, which connects South Gujarat and Chennai to NCR, respectively, says an official release. "These services highlight DP World’s commitment to delivering efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused rail-freight solutions that strengthen India’s multimodal logistics ecosystem."
As part of the new weekly rail service, a dedicated container train will commence from Bhimasar, Gandhidham every weekend, the release added. "It will reach Pali-Rewari, Haryana within three days and also provide an option to reach Panipat or Modinagar Inland Container Depot (ICD) within six days. The service is digitally enabled with advanced real-time tracking technology, which streamlines operations and provides complete visibility of cargo to the customers. With unmatched first and last mile delivery support by DP World’s trucking solutions, SARAL-3 is an integrated door-to-door logistics service, offering businesses a simplified cost-effective end-to-end solution for their supply chain requirements."
Adhendru Jain, Vice President, Rail and Inland Terminals, DP World Subcontinent says: "At DP World, we focus on reimagining logistics with a customer first approach. SARAL-3, connecting Gandhidham to the National Capital Region, reflects our commitment to creating seamless, multimodal solutions that deliver at pace and with precision that modern businesses expect. By integrating sustainability into every step of our operations and investing in future-ready infrastructure, we are empowering businesses to access newer markets in a rapidly evolving trade environment."
DP World has more than 100 owned container rakes and special freight train operator (SFTO) rakes, over 16 thousand owned containers and trailers for last-mile delivery. DP World will also provide customers a certificate, supported by its carbon emissions calculator, detailing the amount of CO2 emissions saved by moving their cargo via the SARAL-3 service, the release added.
