DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain logistics and one of India’s largest private rail freight operators, is set to support the growth of containerized rail cargo in North India by commissioning a third line at its rail terminal in Pali-Rewari, Haryana. This expansion will increase the monthly freight train handling capacity of the Pali-Rewari rail terminal by 25%. DP World currently operates seven strategically located 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 INR 1,800 crores to expand our rail asset infrastructure and operations, with the goal of enhancing multimodal and sustainable logistics across the country. With more than 100 owned containers and Special Freight Train Operator Scheme (SFTO) rakes, over 16 thousand 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 instrumental in 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. Additionally, the company has invested in creating a robust multimodal ecosystem to deliver integrated logistics solutions to customers.
Commenting on the development, Adhendru Jain, Vice President of Rail and Inland Terminals, DP World Subcontinent, said: “Our comprehensive end-to-end surface transport solutions utilize DP World’s robust multimodal assets to deliver customized logistics solutions. We are committed to increasing the share of containerized 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% as compared to traditional road transport. We will continue to invest in strengthening India’s rail ecosystem to drive economic growth.”
DP World’s Pali Rail Terminal functions as a vital transshipment hub, offering facilities such as customs clearance and the consolidation of smaller shipments into containers for more efficient and secure transportation. It connects containerized cargo to key seaports like Mundra, Pipavav, Hazira, and Nhava Sheva. The terminal enhances efficiency by utilizing double-stack rakes and connects via the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC). This provides seamless connectivity for businesses across diverse sectors, including Commodities, Industrial Goods, Automobile, FMCG, Chemicals, and Pharmaceuticals across the North Capital Region, to major EXIM ports and other domestic markets.
DP World has witnessed significant growth in domestic rail freight. This growth is attributed to innovative rail solutions like SARAL, SARAL-2, and other customised solutions that provide enhanced market access to businesses. SARAL, which stands for Sustainable, Assured, Reliable, and Agile Logistics, provides door-to-door sustainable cargo solutions for businesses based in South Gujarat and connects them to markets in and around the NCR region and vice versa. It assures 72-hour cargo delivery from the NCR region to Hazira port, delivering improved reliability, cost savings, and 100% cargo visibility to customers. Spurred by the success of SARAL, DP World introduced SARAL-2. This service leverages the company’s multimodal capabilities by integrating coastal, rail, and truck operations to connect businesses from Chennai to the National Capital Region and vice versa. DP World is planning to add more routes across India.
Beyond operational gains, DP World’s rail operations contribute to lowering carbon emissions for customers, supporting the company’s overall commitment to delivering sustainable logistics solutions. It also runs double-stack trains that can deliver 90 TEUs per trip, significantly reducing the emission levels of cargo. DP World has introduced a carbon emissions calculator that provides customers with a clear view of the emissions they can save by using different modes or multimodal transport solutions.
