Gateway Distriparks Launches Weekly Import Rail Service from Pipavav Port

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Gateway Distriparks has launched a weekly import container block train service from Pipavav Port to inland container depots (ICDs) in North India, aiming to provide faster and more reliable rail connectivity for cargo imported via the west coast to inland destinations. The service is designed to enhance transport efficiency, reduce reliance on road transport, and improve supply chain connectivity for customers using Pipavav as an entry point.

Tailored for importers, this service helps optimize logistics planning, accelerate port evacuation, and seamlessly connect to major consumer and industrial markets in North India. Gateway Distriparks currently operates regular container block train services linking major ports such as Nhava Sheva, Mundra, and Pipavav with inland container depots and dry ports.

Industry trends indicate that similar Pipavav-linked rail services have previously been deployed to support northbound cargo movement, with weekday schedules designed to improve turnaround times and port evacuation efficiency. This move reflects the ongoing expansion of port-rail logistics solutions as Indian importers demand faster inland connectivity and reduced congestion at coastal terminals.