Gateway Distriparks Limited (GDL), a leading multimodal logistics
company in India, has launched Double Stack Rail services at its Inland
Container Depot (ICD) in Faridabad. This
milestone marks ICD Faridabad as the first and only location in the region to
offer Double Stack services, providing a significant competitive advantage with
direct connectivity to major seaports such as Mundra, Pipavav, and Nhava Sheva
via the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC).
This strategic enhancement establishes Gateway Distriparks as a pioneer
in the logistics sector, offering a first-mover advantage. With the addition of
ICD Faridabad, GDL now operates Double Stack services at three hubs, including
its ICDs in Gurgaon and Viramgam, all connected through the WDFC. The
introduction of Double Stack Rail services at ICD Faridabad will enhance the
carrying capacity, improve the productivity of GDL’s 34 trainsets, and
facilitate container movement from its other ICD locations.
The development
provides substantial benefits to exporters and importers across Delhi NCR,
Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and nearby regions. With up to
30% more capacity per trip, Double Stack services help optimize freight costs,
streamline operations, and reduce delivery times. By boosting supply chain
reliability and reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation,
the new service will contribute to sustainable economic growth in the area.
Gateway Distriparks expects to lower carbon emissions aligning with the
company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Prem Kishan Dass Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director – Gateway
Distriparks, commented: “The launch of Double Stack Rail services at ICD
Faridabad reinforces our leadership in logistics innovation and efficiency. It
reflects our commitment to enhancing supply chain reliability for our customers
while promoting a more sustainable and efficient logistics ecosystem. We are confident that this strategic move
will significantly benefit our customers by reducing transit times and
logistics costs, ultimately contributing to the growth of the region’s trade.”