DP World unveils new rail link connecting Gujarat and Kolkata

DP World has introduced two new domestic rail services linking Gujarat and Kolkata. The service aims to speed up cargo movement between western manufacturing hubs and key eastern trade centres, supporting the Make in India initiative and the government’s PM Gati Shakti programme. The Bhimasar-Kolkata service will run twice a month with a transit time of eight days and a capacity of 90 TEUs. The Hazira-Kolkata service will also operate twice monthly, offering a seven-day transit time with the same capacity. Eastbound cargo on these routes will primarily include edible oils, chemicals, steel, industrial goods, food grains and salt. 

Gujarat is also a cornerstone in India for manufacturing, home of 182 industrial estates, 21 Special Economic Zones, over 800 large industries and more than 450,000 MSMEs. The state is a major player in sectors including chemicals, petrochemicals, dairy, cement, pharmaceuticals, ceramic, gems & jewellary, textile and engineering. Kolkata, on the other hand, plays a pivotal role in international market. 

DP World’s container terminal at Mundra is already a key node in facilitating Gujarat’s global trade connectivity. The upcoming 2.19 million TEU terminal at Tuna Tekra will further bolster multimodal logistics capabilities across the region.

The company’s integrated logistics ecosystem spans seven inland terminals, a 15,000-pincode express cargo network, over 5 million sq. ft. of warehousing space, three Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZs), and comprehensive freight forwarding solutions ensuring seamless cargo movement across ports, rail, air, and hinterland markets.