CONCOR launches first door-to-door parcel service under rapid cargo service initiative

AHMEDABAD : The Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) achieved a major milestone on Sunday as its Ahmedabad Cluster flagged off the first door-to-door parcel service from Kankaria (Ahmedabad) to Sankrail (Kolkata) under the Indian Railways’ Joint Parcel Project – Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS).

This marks a transformative step in CONCOR’s service portfolio, extending its expertise beyond traditional full-container and rake-load traffic to now include small and mid-sized consignments and e-commerce logistics — enabling broader participation in India’s growing logistics and digital commerce sectors.

The Rapid Cargo Service (RCS) aims to revolutionize rail-based parcel logistics by offering:
Faster transit times with full-chain visibility through digital tracking systems
Cost-efficient and smooth end-to-end services, integrating first- and last-mile delivery
Flexible shipment options catering to small and medium businesses and e-commerce players

With the successful launch of this inaugural service, CONCOR reaffirms its commitment to fostering seamless, time-bound, and customer-centric logistics solutions, aligning with India’s vision of modern, multimodal, and sustainable freight transport.