JNPA Begins Long-Haul Double-Stack DFC Operations To Improve EXIM Cargo Evacuation
Navi Mumbai: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has commenced long-haul double-stack operations on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), with its first such rake carrying 360 TEUs of import cargo departing from the port on Friday evening. Rake Departs JNPA For CGMV With BMCT Terminal Cargo The rake departed JNPA at 7 pm on August 21 and is bound for CGMV. The cargo had arrived through the…
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has launched long-haul double-stack operations on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), marking a significant advancement in rail-based evacuation of import cargo. The inaugural rake, carrying 360 TEUs, departed JNPA for CGMV on August 21 at 7 pm. This development is anticipated to substantially augment the port's capability to transport larger volumes of cargo efficiently, thereby reducing import dwell time and expediting delivery to inland locations.
JNPA's spokesperson highlighted that this milestone represents a notable enhancement in the agency's rail connectivity and cargo evacuation capabilities. By introducing long-haul double-stack DFC operations, the port aims to better serve the needs of importers, exporters, and other supply chain stakeholders by offering a more efficient and predictable evacuation process.
The integration of the DFC network is expected to alleviate logistics bottlenecks, reduce transit times, and improve cargo availability at inland destinations. This, in turn, will support more effective inventory management and bolster the port's connections with key inland markets. JNPA operates five container terminals and additional facilities, including a shallow-water berth, liquid cargo facilities, and a coastal berth.
Furthermore, the authority is in the process of establishing a 277-hectare Special Economic Zone and developing the Vadhvan Port, a deep-draft greenfield port that will be Maharashtra's 13th major port.
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