DP World has signed an Agreement with Deendayal Port Authority and Nevomo to deploy a first-of-its-kind magnetic propulsion solution that enables self-propelled rail movement of bulk cargo and containers at Deendayal Port.
DP World will leverage the European deep-tech company Nevomo’s proprietary MagRail Booster technology to demonstrate its use in a live Indian port environment.
The initiative marks a significant step toward setting the stage for the next generation of automated, low-emission port operations in India.
Under the agreement, Deendayal Port Authority, DP World, and Nevomo will collaborate to design and install a 750-meter MagRail Booster pilot track within the port.
The system will demonstrate fully automated and sustainable cargo movement using existing rail infrastructure, reducing the need for conventional locomotives while improving port capacity, efficiency, and safety.
Alongside this installation, a strategic feasibility study will assess the potential for large-scale deployment of MagRail technology across Indian ports, aligned with the Government of India’s PM Gati Shakti Master Plan and the Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines.
The implementation of MagRail technology marks a major advancement in modernizing cargo movement within the port ecosystem. MagRail systems are designed to automate short-haul cargo transfers, which refer to goods movement over short distances within or near the port, such as between terminals, warehouses, and container yards.
The equipment will be installed directly onto existing rail tracks and existing rolling stock modified, requiring no new track construction, ensuring minimal disruption and quicker low-cost deployment.
The implementation of advanced solutions like MagRail will further virtually increase operational performance and position the port as a test bed for next-generation, sustainable transport technologies in India.
Commenting on the collaboration, Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, said, that this partnership marks an important milestone in Deendayal Port’s journey toward technological modernization and sustainable growth.
Yuvraj Narayan, the Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer of DP World, said that this initiative sets a benchmark for future port modernization across the country turning innovation into a blueprint for scalable, greener infrastructure.
Harjinder Dhaliwal, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Nevomo, said that this collaboration demonstrates how magnetic rail systems retrofitted to existing assets can enhance existing infrastructure, improving efficiency and reducing carbon emissions without costly overhauls.
