DP World launches SARAL-3, a new rail-led multimodal service

DP World, a leading global provider of smart, end-to-end supply chain logistics and one of India’s largest private rail freight operators, has announced the launch of its latest rail-led multimodal service, SARAL-3, connecting Gandhidham in Gujarat to the National Capital Region (NCR). This new weekly service, a part of the ‘Sustainable, Assured, Reliable, and Agile Logistics’ (SARAL) rail-freight initiative, builds on the success of SARAL and SARAL-2, which connects South Gujarat and Chennai to NCR respectively. These services highlight DP World’s commitment to delivering efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused rail-freight solutions that strengthen India’s multimodal logistics ecosystem.

SARAL-3 caters to the evolving needs of businesses by offering a combination of speed, precision, and reliability. As part of this newly launched weekly rail service, a dedicated container train will commence from Bhimasar, Gandhidham every weekend.  It will reach Pali-Rewari, Haryana within three days and also provide an option to reach Panipat or Modinagar Inland Container Depot (ICD) within six days thereby, providing businesses assured transit time for their cargo at the start of the week. This service is digitally enabled with advanced real-time tracking technology, which streamlines operations and provides complete visibility of cargo to the customers. With unmatched first and last mile delivery support by DP World’s trucking solutions, SARAL-3 is an integrated door-to-door logistics service, offering businesses a simplified cost-effective end-to-end solution for their supply chain requirements. Speaking on the launch of the new SARAL-3 service, Adhendru Jain, Vice President, Rail and Inland Terminals, DP World Subcontinent, said, “At DP World, we focus on reimagining logistics with a customer first approach. SARAL-3, connecting Gandhidham to the National Capital Region, reflects our commitment to creating seamless, multimodal solutions that deliver at pace and with precision that modern businesses expect. By integrating sustainability into every step of our operations and investing in future-ready infrastructure, we are empowering businesses to access newer markets in a rapidly evolving trade environment.”

DP World has more than 100 owned container rakes and Special Freight Train Operator (SFTO) rakes, over 16 thousand owned containers, and trailers for last-mile delivery. In December 2024, DP World commissioned a third rail line at its Pali-Rewari terminal in Haryana, which elevated the terminal’s monthly freight handling capacity by 25%. This enhanced rail solution aligns with the company’s commitment to its sustainability goals by reducing CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent.

DP World is one of the leading integrated logistics solution providers, driving India’s logistics transformation with its rail terminals in Pali, Modinagar, Panipat, Hazira, Hindaun, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. These terminals offer traders unique rail solutions, unlocking greater market access.

DP World also provides its customers a certificate, supported by its carbon emissions calculator, detailing the amount of CO2 emissions saved by moving their cargo via the SARAL-3 service.