MUMBAI : DP World has launched two new Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)-enabled double-stack rail services connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) with its inland container depot (ICD) network in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Sachana in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The first service, effective September 2026, connects JNPA with DP World’s ICD network at Pali/Rewari, Jhattipur–Panipat and Modinagar in NCR. The second service, connects JNPA with ICD Sachana in Ahmedabad, extending JNPA’s double-stack rail connectivity into Gujarat. Together, the services leverage dedicated infrastructure, higher speeds and higher capacity to move more cargo efficiently, with the potential for improved turnaround times between the maritime gateway and key inland markets.The new services further strengthen gateway-to-hinterland connectivity by combining port and inland infrastructure within an integrated network across key consumption and production centres. They provide customers with dependable rail alternatives designed to support faster transit, predictable cargo movement and efficient supply chain planning, while strengthening connections between maritime gateways and inland markets.
Double-stack operations increase the amount of cargo that can be moved by rail, while greater use of rail supports a more sustainable logistics network by reducing reliance on road transportation.
Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, Subcontinent (India), DP World, said, ”Expanding double-stack rail connectivity through the Dedicated Freight Corridor is an important step towards making India’s logistics more efficient. As the economy grows, moving goods faster and more cost-effectively between ports and key markets will be critical. By connecting JNPA with major markets across NCR and Gujarat, we are helping businesses move cargo faster, reduce logistics costs and build stronger, more resilient supply chains.”
Adhendru Jain, Vice President – Rail & Inland Terminals – SCO DP World, said, “India’s National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti are driving a more integrated, multimodal and efficient logistics ecosystem, with stronger connections between ports, rail networks and inland markets. Our expansion of DFC-enabled double-stack rail services is aligned with this vision, as we continue to build greater rail capacity and strengthen the link between maritime gateways and key consumption and production centres. By connecting JNPA with our ICD network across NCR and Gujarat, we are bringing together dedicated freight infrastructure, higher-capacity rail operations and our inland network to provide customers with more efficient and predictable cargo movement. This not only gives businesses greater choice in how they move cargo but also supports the broader shift towards a more cost-efficient, resilient and sustainable freight network in India.”
The new rail connectivity will support key production and consumption clusters across Gujarat and North India, including automotive, engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, textile and home-furnishing sectors. By connecting these clusters more efficiently with JNPA, the services will provide exporters, importers and domestic supply chains with greater rail capacity and more reliable cargo movement.
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DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
In India, DP World serves a quarter of India’s EXIM container market with 5 container terminals with a total installed capacity of 6 million TEUs per annum. It has 3 free trade warehousing zones, 5 million square feet of warehousing space, 5 container freight stations, express logistics network covering 15000 pin codes and advanced freight forwarding expertise. It is also one of the largest private rail freight operators in India with 16000+ owned containers and 8 inland rail terminals.
