Honda selects APM Terminal Pipavav port for Japan Route 

PIPAVAV : GPPL [APM Terminals Pipavav] has created Indian Auto export history as the first choice for Honda to export their new mid-size SUV to Japan. The made in India Honda Elevate got launched in the Japanese market under the brand name WR-V in March 2024.

This is for the first time in Honda’s business that a model is being exported from India to Japan representing not only a significant leap for the India’s automotive industry but also highlighting the country’s growing manufacturing prowess and global competitiveness.
 
 GPPL partnered with NYK line and Auto Logistics to load the initial lot of cars in December 2023. 

A celebration was held, witnessed by Mr. Takuya Tsumura – President & CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd, Mr. Nobuaki Sumida – Chairman of NYK line & Auto Logistics Ltd., Mr. Phiroz Dubhash – MD of DCB Sons Gujarat Pvt. Ltd., Capt. P K Mishra – COO and Amit Bhardwaj – CCO of GPPL and dignitaries from Honda Cars, NYK lines & logistics, DBC & colleagues from Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd.