Gateway Distriparks Limited, a
leading multimodal logistics company in India, has launched a new container
train service to Kandla Port, connecting all five of its Inland Container
Depots (ICDs) located in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, and Kashipur
to the port. With this addition, Kandla
becomes the fourth port in the Western region serviced by Gateway Distriparks,
alongside Mundra, Pipavav, and Nhava Sheva ports. This strategic
expansion strengthens the company’s logistics network, offering enhanced
services to customers across key industrial regions.
Prem
Kishan Dass Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, Gateway Distriparks,
commented, “Expanding our
services to Kandla Port marks a significant milestone for Gateway Distriparks.
While we anticipate initial volumes to be modest, we expect substantial growth
in the future. Importantly, this expansion requires no additional capital
expenditure or new rake deployment. By
utilising our existing fleet through efficient hub-and-spoke operations, we
demonstrate the strength and flexibility of our network. This approach allows
us to meet increasing demand without incurring extra costs, ultimately
benefiting our customers and shareholders.” The new service features
double-stack operations to Viramgam, Garhi, and Faridabad. Additionally,
containers from Ludhiana and Kashipur will be double-stacked via the company’s
hubs, optimising efficiency and transit times.