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APM Terminals Pipavav, Maersk and PRCL jointly create new block train service

APM Terminals Pipavav, Maersk and Pipavav Rail Corporation Ltd (PRCL) will jointly provide a customised block train service for a single consignee – Tinna Rubber and Infrastructure.

The new service, according to APM Terminals, is going to operate via the fast, secure and more sustainable Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC).

The first 48-wagon rake of specialist Spine Cars arrived at APM Terminals Pipavav in India this week. Spine Cars use a sturdy and lighter frame which increases a rake’s carrying capacity by 7.4%, making it more commercially advantageous.

For this new service, APM Terminals Pipavav provides rail infrastructure and connectivity from the port to Sonepat via the new Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), while Maersk offers a complete solution from ocean to last-mile delivery, including Custom House Brokerage (CHB) services.

In addition, the DFC is dedicated to transporting freight at higher speed with increased load-carrying capacity, up to 6.2 million TEUs in total, reducing operating costs in India for rail freight significantly.

“The successful implementation of India’s first import dedicated, and customized 48-wagon rake is a testament to the strategic collaboration between Maersk, APM Terminals Pipavav, PRCL, and J M Baxi Ports & Logistics,” commented Girish Aggarwal, managing director of APM Terminals Pipavav.





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