CONCOR successfully handles multiple double-stack rake operations to JNPA via the DFC

 

The Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) has achieved a significant operational milestone with the successful handling of multiple Double-Stack Rake Operations (DSRO) to JNPA since the commencement of this service. This development marks the opening of a new high-efficiency logistics corridor connecting the National Capital Region (NCR) with India’s premier gateway port through the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), highlighted a CONCOR communique.

The inaugural double-stack service from MMLP Dadri to JNPA demonstrated exceptional operational efficiency, handling up to 360 TEUs with loading and unloading completed in just seven hours. This sets a new benchmark in rail productivity at both MMLP Dadri and JNPA, highlighting CONCOR’s capability to manage higher cargo volumes with speed and precision.

The successful execution of these double-stack movements reinforces CONCOR’s commitment to delivering faster, more reliable and cost-effective logistics solutions. By enabling higher cargo capacity per train, DSRO services significantly enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce transit time and promote environmentally sustainable hinterland transportation.

The landmark movement of CONCOR’s first double-stack rake on June 29, 2026 is not merely an operational achievement but a strategic business enabler. It strengthens port-hinterland connectivity and offers customers improved transit timelines, enhanced reliability and optimised logistics costs.

At MMLP Dadri, CONCOR is now operating regular double-stack services not only to JNPA but also to Mundra Port (approximately 30 rakes per month) and Pipavav Port (18-20 rakes per month), demonstrating robust operational scale and growing customer confidence.

This milestone also signifies CONCOR’s deeper integration into the DFC ecosystem, unlocking seamless access to key consumption and manufacturing hubs across NCR and Northern India. Leveraging its extensive network and global connectivity, CONCOR enables shipping lines to efficiently route NCR-bound cargo via JNPA, ensuring smooth linkage with vessel schedules and enhancing overall supply chain flexibility.

As CONCOR continues to expand its multimodal logistics capabilities, its terminals are playing a pivotal role in bridging global trade routes with inland markets. This advancement not only enhances market reach but also strengthens CONCOR’s position as a strategic logistics partner, offering customers greater choice, improved efficiency and resilient supply chain solutions across India, the communique emphasised.

APM Terminals Pipavav handled 168,000 TEUs in Q1 FY27

 During FY26, the APM Terminals Pipavav port handled 668,000 TEUs of container cargo, 2.90 MMT of dry bulk, 1.59 MMT of liquid cargo and 229,000 Ro-Ro units.

handled 168,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the April-June quarter of FY27, marginally higher than 164,000 TEUs in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal and 165,000 TEUs in the preceding January-March quarter.

The company also reported a robust growth in roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo during the first quarter of FY27, while liquid cargo and rail-linked container traffic declined compared to the year-ago period.

Dry bulk cargo stood at 0.52 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the reporting quarter, compared with 0.55 MMT in the year-ago period, while improving from 0.45 MMT handled in the previous quarter.

Liquid cargo volumes declined sharply to 0.22 MMT, against 0.41 MMT in the April-June quarter of FY26 and 0.38 MMT in the January-March quarter.

Ro-Ro cargo emerged as the best-performing segment, with the port handling 65,000 units, registering a 55 per cent year-on-year increase from 42,000 units handled in the corresponding quarter last year. However, volumes were marginally lower than 67,000 units recorded in the previous quarter.

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Rail-linked operations remained under pressure during the quarter. Gujarat Pipavav Port handled 346 container trains, down from 447 trains in the year-ago period and 401 trains in the preceding quarter.

Similarly, rail container volumes stood at 88,000 TEUs, compared with 99,000 TEUs in the April-June quarter of FY26 and 96,000 TEUs in the January-March quarter.

During FY26, APM Terminals Pipavav handled 668,000 TEUs of container cargo, 2.90 MMT of dry bulk, 1.59 MMT of liquid cargo and 229,000 Ro-Ro units. It also operated 1,747 container trains, carrying 414,000 TEUs during the fiscal.

 

One killed as empty containers topple onto tanker at JNPA’s NSFT terminal

 JNPA said that a detailed investigation, including a comprehensive root cause analysis, has been initiated.

In a fatal incident, empty containers toppled onto a waste oil removal tanker during operations on one of the terminals at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in the early hours of July 6, killing one and injuring another.

The incident occurred at the Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal known (NSFT), a joint venture between JM Baxi & CMA Terminals. 

“Empty containers toppled onto a waste oil removal tanker during operations at theSFT, one of the container terminals at JNPA, in the early hours of July 6, 2026, resulting in one person losing his life and another sustaining injuries,” JNPA said in a statement.

According the authority, the injured person was given treatment at JNPA hospital and is discharged. JNPA is extending all necessary support to those affected.

“A detailed investigation, including a comprehensive root cause analysis, has been initiated, and all terminals at JNPA are strictly following the prescribed operational procedures and established safety protocols. No deviation from these procedures is being observed, and all requisite safety measures are being implemented consistently across all terminals,” it added.

According to the website of NSFT, it is equipped with state of art container handling infrastructure and can handle vessels of 2,15,000 displacement tonnage.

The terminal capacity has been enhanced from 0.7 million TEUs to 1.8 million TEUs during September 2025 and is equipped with modern infrastructure including 9 STS cranes, 27 E RTG cranes, 3 RMG cranes, 3 reach stackers, 800 reefer plug points, 2 full length rail sidings and 10 gate lanes.

 

Union Minister Sonowal unveils Maersk’s first Indian manufactured shipping container

 The landmark milestone in India’s maritime sector was followed by Maersk placing an order with DCM Shriram Group for 1000 additional shipping containers, marking the beginning of a scaled commercial relationship.

Integrated shipping and logistics company A.P. Moller – Maersk has signed an agreement to procure an export-import (EXIM) shipping container manufactured in India.

The inaugural unit was unveiled at the Maersk and Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) joint-venture Inland Container Depot at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh.

Supporting Make-in-India

According to the company, this milestone is the culmination of a 16-month journey that began in February 2025, when Maersk’s Chairman of Supervisory Board, Robert Maersk Uggla, met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, during which the Prime Minister urged Maersk to actively support the development of world-class shipping container manufacturing in India,” the company said in a statement.

“We have shared our global standards, deployed the best technical minds, and collaborated with Indian manufacturers and the Ministry to make this happen. It is proof that India’s manufacturing ecosystem is getting ready for global demand. With the right investments in production facilities and a supporting ecosystem, we are confident the industry will get there,” Ahmed Hassan, Senior Vice President, A.P. Moller, said.

Commenting on the development, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said, “India has long been a nation of traders and seafarers. Today, we take a proud step forward as a manufacturer of containers, with international shipping lines procuring them from our country. The first made-in-India Maersk container is a testament to what is possible when global companies believe in India’s potential. This is Atmanirbhar Bharat in action, and I am delighted that Maersk has chosen to lead from the front.”

Raising the bar on quality

Maersk’s shipping container quality assurance standards are among the most stringent in the global shipping industry. Every container in the Maersk fleet must comply with ISO structural and dimensional specifications, the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), and Maersk’s elevated quality requirements, the company said.

Structural prototype testing in accordance with ISO 1496, including stacking, lifting, racking, floor strength tests, and weatherproofing validation, is conducted under the oversight of a classification society and witnessed by Maersk representatives. The first India-manufactured container has passed all these tests, earning full CSC safety approval.

“Throughout the development phase, Maersk shared this global technical knowledge freely with its Indian manufacturing partner, and DCM Shriram Group responded with commitment and capability. The result is a container that meets Maersk’s global standards,” it added.

Enabling policy

The commercial viability of Indian-manufactured containers has been significantly enhanced by the Union Government’s decisive policy action. The proposed Rs 10,000 crore in Production Linked Incentive support in the Union Budget 2026, developed in close consultation between the government, manufacturers, and shipping lines, has created the conditions for Indian containers to compete on a global scale.

The PLI framework reflects the kind of government-industry partnership that turns strategic intent into commercial reality and is a significant step forward under India’s Maritime Vision 2030 and the Atmanirbhar Bharat programme.

Maersk has been an active participant in shaping this policy environment and remains committed to working with the Ministry as the framework evolves.

Looking ahead

As India’s container manufacturing ecosystem matures and production capacity grows, Maersk intends to deepen its engagement within container manufacturing across the country.

The company views today’s milestone not as an endpoint but as the foundation for a long-term supply relationship that will grow in scale as Indian manufacturers consistently demonstrate they can meet global quality standards at competitive costs.

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APEDA sends first biscuit export from Varanasi to Oman

 The 40-metric tonne consignment, exported by Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries, moved from Varanasi to the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Kanpur for customs clearance before being shipped through Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) to Oman.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export shipment of biscuits from Varanasi to Oman following the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a milestone for processed food exports from eastern Uttar Pradesh.

The 40-metric tonne consignment, exported by Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries, moved from Varanasi to the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Kanpur for customs clearance before being shipped through Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) to Oman.

APEDA said it has supported the exporter through trade promotion initiatives, including participation in AAHAR 2026 and Gulfood 2026.

 

Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up again Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/trade-all-at-sea-freight-rattled-by-delays-ship-shortages-and-port-congestion-as-west-asia-conflict-flares-up-again/articleshow/132545840.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

 

Synopsis

Renewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel availability. Sea freight rates have surged sharply, doubling or even tripling on several routes. Congestion at key Indian ports, including Mundra and JNPT, has further worsened shipping delays. The disruption has increased logistics costs and delayed critical export shipments.

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Sarjak Container Lines partners OGL to expand Maldives cargo services https://www.itln.in/shipping/sarjak-container-lines-partners-ogl-to-expand-maldives-cargo-services-1359958

 The partnership will support project, breakbulk, OOG and container cargo with stronger local logistics and last-mile services across the Maldives.

Sarjak Container Lines (SCL) has partnered with Ocean Gate Logistics (OGL) to strengthen its on-ground logistics capabilities in the Maldives. The partnership will support the movement of containerised cargo, project cargo, breakbulk, out-of-gauge (OOG) shipments and general commercial cargo, while also providing local and last-mile logistics services across the island nation. Announced on 20 July 2026, the partnership combines SCL’s international expertise in specialised cargo movements with OGL’s local market knowledge, operational presence in Malé and established terminal relationships. The partnership comes as the Maldives continues to see infrastructure development. India-backed projects, including the $500 million Greater Malé Connectivity Project (Thilamale Bridge), have entered their peak construction phase, increasing demand for the movement of oversized, heavy and specialised cargo. At the same time, free trade agreement negotiations between India and the Maldives are formally underway.

he Maldives is an important market within the Indian Ocean region, particularly as ongoing infrastructure and development activity creates demand for reliable and specialised logistics capabilities,” said Ashish Sheth, Chairman and Managing Director, Sarjak Container Lines. “Moving complex and oversized cargo into an island market requires more than international shipping capability. It requires strong coordination at destination, local operational knowledge and the ability to manage cargo movement beyond the primary port. Through our partnership with Ocean Gate Logistics, we are strengthening this on-ground capability and positioning ourselves to better support customers with specialised and project cargo requirements in the Maldives,” he added. Under the partnership, OGL will support SCL’s inbound shipments into Malé, provide local coordination, assist with container repositioning and facilitate related logistics activities within the Maldives. With Malé serving as the primary port of coverage, OGL will also facilitate onward cargo movement to other islands through barge and local logistics services.



According to the companies, project cargo in the Maldives is a specialised segment where complexity, rather than volume, drives the need for expertise. Transporting oversized and specialised cargo across an island geography requires coordinated international and local execution, from vessel planning to inter-island barge movement. Sarjak Container Lines said it has experience in handling OOG and breakbulk cargo for infrastructure, engineering, energy, manufacturing and industrial projects across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Through its representation by OGL, the company will support cargo movements between the Maldives and its wider international network across these markets. “We are pleased to represent Sarjak Container Lines in the Maldives and bring its specialised project cargo and shipping capabilities closer to customers in the market,” said Mohamed Waheed, Managing Director, Ocean Gate Logistics. “Our local presence in Malé, market knowledge and operational relationships will enable us to support cargo coordination at destination and facilitate onward logistics requirements across the Maldives. Together, we aim to provide customers with reliable local execution backed by Sarjak’s international logistics expertise,” he adde