Ocean Network Express (ONE) has unveiled a new logistics gateway for customers in Kolkata and Haldia, leveraging rail services via Balmer Lawrie CFS for enhanced connectivity to mainline vessels at Nhava Sheva Port. This initiative ensures seamless export and import cargo handling, significantly improving transit times and reliability for shipments to global destinations, including the USA, Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa.
Key features of the service include:
- Fixed-day train departures: Export cargo departs Balmer Lawrie CFS every Thursday, with Wednesday cut-off for bookings.
- Direct mainline connectivity: Export shipments move seamlessly to mainline vessels at Nhava Sheva without transshipment delays.
- Efficient imports: Cargo discharged at Nhava Sheva is promptly transported by rail to Kolkata.
- Transit time optimisation: Avoids waiting at traditional transshipment hubs such as Singapore, Port Kelang, and Colombo, ensuring faster and more reliable deliveries.
This service aims to streamline supply chain operations, offering a robust alternative to feeder and transshipment services, while reinforcing Kolkata and Nhava Sheva as pivotal points in global trade networks.
