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Western Carriers expands Devaliya terminal services pan-India
Western Carriers, the Kolkata-based logistics firm, has expanded its Devaliya Multi Modal Cargo Terminal in Gujarat to over 42 acres from the original 32 acres, adding pan-India service destinations. The terminal, launched…
Western Carriers, the Kolkata-based logistics firm, has expanded its Devaliya Multi Modal Cargo Terminal in Gujarat to over 42 acres from the original 32 acres, adding pan-India service destinations. The terminal, launched in July 2025 and located in the Saurashtra region near Morbi, primarily serves the ceramic and tiles industry along with industrial chemicals, salt and foodgrains segments.
The company has a strategic tie-up with Concor for the terminal. Services have expanded from the initial west-to-east route to include Patna, Bengaluru, and Agra, with more destinations being added. Western Carriers expects volumes to reach full capacity in the next two to three quarters, after a temporary drop caused by the West Asia crisis disrupting propane supply to the tiles industry.
CEO Kanishka Sethia said the company plans a further capex of Rs 100 crore this fiscal, covering shipping containers, commercial vehicles, reach stackers and heavy equipment. The firm is also experimenting with electric vehicles for mid-distance haulage and is exploring CNG/LNG options, citing positive client feedback.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Devaliya terminal anchors Western Carriers in the Morbi ceramic belt, which accounts for about 70% of India's tile output. Propane disruption during the West Asia crisis hit that industry hard, so the volume recovery signals a broader demand rebound. The company's Rs 100 crore capex plan, including EV haulage, suggests it is betting on both modal shift and green logistics, two policy thrusts the government is pushing via the PM Gati Shakti scheme and the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The next key signal is whether Western Carriers hits full terminal capacity within the stated two to three quarters, which would validate its pan-India service expansion strategy.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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