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Fadnavis proposes creation of special rail freight corridor to link ports with Samruddhi Expressway
Maharashtra plans a dedicated rail freight corridor. This corridor will connect major ports like JNPT and Vadhvan Port with the Samruddhi Expressway. The initiative aims to significantly cut logistics costs. It will also link inland dry ports and industrial hubs across the state. This integration will bring more of Maharashtra into global supply chains.
India joins elite heavy-haul railway club, targets lower logistical costs: DFCCIL MD
India now operates heavy-haul freight railways, joining a select global group. The nation is adopting advanced technologies and global best practices to boost safety and efficiency in freight operations. This initiative aims to significantly lower India's logistics costs, which are currently higher than the global average.
Indian Railways achieves 145 million tonnes freight loading in May despite global headwinds
The increase in loading has been achieved despite challenges arising from the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia and its indirect impact on logistics and supply chains. Indian Railways remained focused on ensuring uninterrupted movement of essential commodities across the country through continuous operational monitoring and efficient asset utilisation, it added.