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Container rail starts between Chennai port and Hyderabad ICD
Container rail service has begun between Chennai port (CITPL) and ICD Sanathnagar in Hyderabad, offering a new gateway for export-import cargo. The first train, operated by CONCOR with OOCL, carried a 40-wagon…
The Story in Brief
Container rail service has begun between Chennai port (CITPL) and ICD Sanathnagar in Hyderabad, offering a new gateway for export-import cargo. The first train, operated by CONCOR with OOCL, carried a 40-wagon rake with 14 FEUs and 18 TEUs, totalling 46 TEUs.
Chennai Port says the link deepens hinterland connectivity and creates a commercially viable route for Far East-bound shipments. The Hindu Business Line reports that with first- and last-mile logistics costs similar to West Coast ports, the Chennai route could cut overall transit time by up to seven days, depending on cargo and service routing.
The Indian Opinion
Talk of a 'game-changer' for Hyderabad's trade is overblown until shippers see real savings on the ground. Competing West Coast ports like Mundra and JNPT have volume and frequency advantages. The real test will be whether CONCOR and OOCL maintain reliable schedules and competitive freight rates. If transit time truly drops by a week, Far East exporters will shift, but will Chennai handle the extra load without delays?
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
