CONCOR unveils Historic Rail Connectivity at GCT-Varnama
This terminal will also facilitate the conversion of import containers into double-stack trains for Northern India, ensuring faster and sustainable movement via the WDFC.
CONCOR unveils Historic Rail Connectivity at GCT-Varnama
In a significant development for India's logistics sector, CONCOR has established rail connectivity for the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) at Varnama with the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC). On December 21, 2024, the first double-stack container train arrived at GCT-Varnama from Khatuwas and Dadri, carrying JNPT-bound export cargo.
This terminal will also facilitate the conversion of import containers into double-stack trains for Northern India, ensuring faster and sustainable movement via the WDFC.
Some of the Strategic Benefits include Faster and seamless cargo transit, Double-stacking optimized container handling, and Reduced carbon emissions with electrified freight.
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This would aim to Boost Vadodara City:
Faster Turnaround Times: Reduced transit durations for export and import cargo, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
Direct Connectivity: Access to major ports like Mundra and JNPT.
Trade and Growth: Enhanced logistics infrastructure driving industrial growth.
CONCOR CMD, Sh. Sanjay Swarup, highlighted this achievement as a milestone under the Gati Shakti initiative, strengthening India’s position as a global trade hub.
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