Why is India’s rail logistics giant now supplying its own containers for exports?
The Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR)—a key rail-linked logistics PSU—has launched a game-changer: providing its own containers for international export shipments, no longer restricted to domestic use. This initiative enhances end-to-end logistics for exporters in India.
Key Highlights
- A fleet of 55,000 domestic containers will now be available for export needs, beginning with West Asian markets, thanks to a partnership with the Rais Hassan Saadi Group.
- The inaugural export shipment dispatched from ICD Irugur (Coimbatore) to Jebel Ali, via Chennai’s IGTPL terminal in Kochi. Earlier routes included Mundra → Jebel Ali.
Why This Move Matters
- Reduces dependence on foreign containers—exporters can now use CONCOR’s assets, simplifying logistics and streamlining supply chains.
- Ideal for exporters from textile clusters in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, Namakkal, and Pollachi, this shift offers a smoother door-to-port solution.
- CONCOR plans to expand routes to East/Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and the USA—treating empty container repositioning as a strategic advantage given its pan-India terminal network.
“Shippers can book Concor’s container for shipping from farm to final destination under a single process & costs.”
— Dinesh Krishnan, MD, United Shipping Services Pvt Ltd
Exporters and logistic partners: streamline your supply chain with CONCOR’s new container asset offering. Interested in route integrations, cost-benefit analysis, or phasing plans for expansion? I’m here to help!
