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Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) has entered into an MoU with Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd. (PSA Mumbai), India’s largest container terminal facility at JNP A, for collaboration in rail movement of inland, cabotage, and customs-cleared EXIM cargoes. The MoU, signed on 15 May 2026 in New Delhi, was signed by Sanjay Swarup, Chairman & Managing Director, CONCOR, and Vincent Ng, Regional Chief Executive Officer – Middle East, South Asia, Africa & Turkiye, PSA International, in the presence of other high-level representatives from the two companies. The two entities plan
to utilize their respective capabilities to ensure seamless connectivity between PSA Mumbai and INLAND CONTAINER DEPOTS (ICD) and domestic facilities of CONCOR in India.
The memorandum seeks to achieve objectives that ensure smooth rail transport of domestic and containerized cargo as well as customs-cleared import and export containers between PSA Mumbol and CONCOR terminals. There is an objective that sees to the utilization of existing space and facilities at PSA Mumbai in order to aggregate, stage, and evacuate the cargo. Promotion of rail evacuation in order to ease congestion on the roads is another objective. In addition, the partners will seek to minimize turnaround time and cost effectiveness
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) seeks the operations of regularized cargo trains between PSA Mumbai and CONCOR terminals, depending on whether it is operationally feasible and with the necessary approvals, in addition to exploring a more strategic alliance with regard to logistics and terminal operations. Implementation of the plan will depend on the feasibility studies carried out and will also include assessment of the service schedules as well as terminal handling, among other issues.
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Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) has entered into an MoU with Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd. (PSA Mumbai), India’s largest container terminal facility at JNP A, for collaboration in rail movement of inland, cabotage, and customs-cleared EXIM cargoes. The MoU, signed on 15 May 2026 in New Delhi, was signed by Sanjay Swarup, Chairman & Managing Director, CONCOR, and Vincent Ng, Regional Chief Executive Officer – Middle East, South Asia, Africa & Turkiye, PSA International, in the presence of other high-level representatives from the two companies. The two entities plan to utilize their respective capabilities to ensure seamless connectivity between PSA Mumbai and INLAND CONTAINER DEPOTS (ICD) and domestic facilities of CONCOR in India. The memorandum seeks to achieve objectives that ensure smooth rail transport of domestic and containerized cargo as well as customs-cleared import and export containers between PSA Mumbol and CONCOR terminals. There is an objective that sees to the utilization of existing space and facilities at PSA Mumbai in order to aggregate, stage, and evacuate the cargo. Promotion of rail evacuation in order to ease congestion on the roads is another objective. In addition, the partners will seek to minimize turnaround time and cost effectiveness The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) seeks the operations of regularized cargo trains between PSA Mumbai and CONCOR terminals, depending on whether it is operationally feasible and with the necessary approvals, in addition to exploring a more strategic alliance with regard to logistics and terminal operations. Implementation of the plan will depend on the feasibility studies carried out and will also include assessment of the service schedules as well as terminal handling, among other issues. For more such news and updates, visit CARGOCONNECT.
Maersk has launched a dedicated weekly reefer rail service linking Hyderabad’s pharmaceutical hub with Nhava Sheva port, marking a significant step toward more sustainable and efficient cold-chain logistics. Developed in collaboration with CONCOR, the service is designed to meet the pharmaceutical industry’s growing demand for dependable temperature-controlled transportation while also helping reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to conventional road freight. The new corridor has been designed specifically for Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical exporters, offering scheduled weekly movement of 40-foot refrigerated containers between the pharmaceutical hub and the port. The service incorporates pre-trip inspection compliance and carefully selected temperature-controlled containers to ensure cargo quality throughout transit. Under the arrangement, Maersk will manage the shipment process through a single-window model covering inland rail transportation, ocean freight, and cargo visibility across the supply chain. The integrated system is expected to streamline logistics operations for exporters handling sensitive pharmaceutical products. Thomas Theeuwes, Managing Director, Maersk South Asia, noted, “India is central to Maersk’s global growth ambitions, and we are committed to building logistics infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of the Indian industry.” He added that the pharmaceutical sector demands that cargo be moved with precision, reliability, and accountability at every step of the supply chain. The rail service will support exports to several international markets, including ports on the East Coast of North America such as Newark, Norfolk, Charleston, and Savannah, as well as destinations across Latin America, Europe, and other reefer trade routes. In addition to transportation, Maersk will provide exporters with documentation support, compliance assistance, cold-chain advisory services, and destination last-mile trucking when required. Sanjay Swarup, CMD CONCOR, highlighted, “Our collaboration with Maersk on this dedicated reefer rail corridor from Hyderabad reflects the confidence in rail as a reliable and efficient mode of transport for high-value, sensitive cargo.” He asserted that this is a significant step in strengthening India’s pharmaceutical export competitiveness, and we look forward to scaling this model further in partnership with industry. Industry observers believe the dedicated rail solution could address many of the operational challenges associated with road transportation, including delays caused by traffic congestion, driver fatigue, and compliance-related stoppages. The scheduled rail service is also expected to offer more reliable vessel loading, priority handling, and assured equipment availability for exporters. Maersk, which operates in more than 130 countries, has been expanding its integrated logistics capabilities while pursuing its target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Visit https://cargoconnect.co.in/ for more updates!
