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CONCOR Reports 5.58 Million TEUs Throughput During FY26

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CONCOR Reports 5.58 Million TEUs Throughput During FY26

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CONCOR reports 5.58 million TEUs throughput during FY26

CONCOR recorded its highest ever cargo throughput during FY2025-26, handling nearly 5.58 million TEUs and marking a major achievement for India’s rail logistics sector.

The company reported strong year-on-year growth compared to the previous financial year, driven by rising demand across domestic as well as export-import cargo segments. The performance reflects the growing shift toward containerized and rail-based freight transportation in the country.

Higher industrial activity, increasing trade volumes, and improved multimodal connectivity played a key role in boosting throughput during the year. Growth in manufacturing, exports, and domestic cargo movement also contributed significantly to the company’s performance.

Sustainable logistics is taking center stage at CONCOR. Currently sitting at 278th on the Fortune 500 list, the company is actively greening its multimodal operations in India with a fleet that now includes 230 LNG trucks, five reach stackers, and two new electric vehicles at its terminals. This eco-friendly push goes hand-in-hand with CONCOR's broader expansion goals, using new infrastructure and strategic partnerships to boost scale, connectivity, and seamless cargo movement worldwide.

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Indian Railways Completes First-Ever Live Heart Transport on Vande Bharat, Marking Milestone in Medical Logistics

Indian Railways has carried a live donor heart by train for the first time, successfully transporting the organ from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard the Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, in a significant development for India's emergency healthcare logistics network. The time-critical operation enabled the donor heart to reach the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in Ahmedabad within the required viability window for transplantation. The transport was carried out through coordinated efforts involving Indian Railways, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Gujarat Police and medical teams. Officials said the mission required detailed planning to ensure uninterrupted movement of the organ from the hospital in Surat to its destination in Ahmedabad. A dedicated green corridor was created from Platform No. 1 at Ahmedabad railway station to the U.N. Mehta Institute, allowing the organ to be transferred quickly to the transplant facility without traffic-related delays. The donor heart was transported on Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, with the train's speed, punctuality and scheduled connectivity contributing to the success of the operation. The case highlights the potential role of India's rail network in supporting time-sensitive medical logistics alongside its conventional passenger and freight services. Ved Prakash, Divisional Railway Manager, Ahmedabad Division, said the operation demonstrated effective coordination between railway authorities, law enforcement agencies and healthcare professionals. He added that supporting life-saving medical missions is an important public service responsibility for the railway system. The successful mission establishes a new use case for Indian Railways in organ transportation, complementing existing emergency logistics infrastructure and expanding options for the movement of critical medical consignments where every minute is crucial. Follow CARGOCONNECT for more such updates.

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DFCCIL Launches First Double-Stack Container Train Service Between Dadri and Mundra, Cutting Transit Time

₹1.72 Billion Rail Chord Line Approved to Cut Freight Bottlenecks at Panvel

Railways Approves ₹1.72 Billion Panvel Chord Line to Ease Cargo Congestion

CONCOR’s NCR Terminals Emerging as Key Drivers of Multimodal Cargo Connectivity

CONCOR’s NCR Terminals Strengthening Cargo Connectivity and Multimodal Logistics Network

Cabinet Nods Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) – Dholera Semi High-speed Double Line Project

In a major move to bolster the country’s logistics and industrial landscape, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, gave the green signal to the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) – Dholera semi high-speed double line project by the Ministry of Railways, with a cumulative estimated cost of ₹20,667 crore. The double-line project is set to be the Indian Railway’s first semi-high-speed project planned with indigenously developed technology. The project aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of transforming India into a manufacturing, innovation, and logistics hub. Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, taking it to X, posted, “It is a matter of great joy for me as well that this project will pass through my parliamentary constituency. This 134 km long rail line will connect Ahmedabad to the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) and Greenfield Industrial Smart City and will ensure connectivity for Namo Bharat trains.” (English translation of his post in Hindi). As per the reports, the double line is projected to be completed by 2030-31 and is designed to facilitate faster connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera SIR, the upcoming Dholera Airport, and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex. Connecting a major city like Ahmedabad with Dholera will certainly cut the passenger travel time as well as improve the overall mobility and service reliability for the Indian Railways. As the nation’s first semi-high-speed rail project, it will act as a reference model for the phased expansion of similar services across India. The mega project has been planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with a focus on multi-modal connectivity and integrated planning with stakeholders. The approval by the cabinet is expected to be a game-changer for Dholera as the city is rapidly transforming and projecting itself as one of India’s most strategically important industrial hubs. Dholera International Airport, which is currently under construction, is expected to be completed by late 2026, and once operational, it will further strengthen cargo movement, exports, and global connectivity. Rail connectivity through the Bhimnath–Dholera rail corridor and future metro integration are also being planned as part of the broader smart city ecosystem. For more such news and updates, visit CARGOCONNECT.

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The diversification process by Apple continues to progress as India becomes one of the centers for manufacturing operations. Based on an analysis by Smart Analytics Global (SAG), the percentage share of Indian manufacturing of iPhones has increased from 14% in 2024 to 23% in 2025 and further to 28% by 2026, whereas China’s share has decreased from 83% to 74% within the same timeframe. As Apple continues to lower its reliance on China, India is all set to emerge as the major assembly hub for 28 percent of all iPhones exported around the world by 2026, compared to just 23 percent in the prior year. This change is due to the company's overall strategy of spreading its manufacturing operations in order to mitigate potential tariff risks and geopolitical risks, in addition to creating a more flexible manufacturing network beyond China. Based on the estimates of Smart Analytics Global (SAG), China's share in global iPhone production dropped from 83% in 2024 to 74% in 2025, while India's share increased from 14% in 2024 to 23% in 2025. Estimates provided by another market research firm, Counterpoint Research, indicate that India's share in global iPhone manufacturing could increase to approximately 26% in 2026 from 23% in 2025. As per SAG, “India will account for the manufacture of 28 percent of iPhones shipped globally in 2026, rising from 23 percent in 2025. This growth will be fueled by the ongoing diversification of Apple outside China and capacity build-up at existing manufacturers in India like Tata Electronics,” said Abhilash Kumar, an analyst at Smart Analytics Global. According to Tarun Pathak, research director at Counterpoint Research, “Apple's manufacturing partners have substantially increased their manufacturing capacities and assembly lines in India. They have also diversified their product portfolio made in India.” He further stated that the increase in manufacturing capacity of Tata Electronics is another factor aiding the growth. Apple has managed to localize production substantially in India through manufacturers like Foxconn and Tata Electronics. The recent takeover of Wistron and Pegatron in India by the Tata Group represents a huge step forward in Apple’s localization efforts in India. At present, India is assembling a larger number of iPhones, even the latest versions, and has become an important source of exports, targeting countries like the US and European nations. Over the past five years, Apple has manufactured iPhones worth almost $70 billion in India using its PLI scheme, where around $51 billion, or almost 73% of all iPhones manufactured, were exported from India. Moreover, iPhones have become the most exported goods from India during the previous financial year. India has become the biggest beneficiary of Apple’s changing supply chain. From initially assembling iPhones on a smaller scale, it has grown to become a manufacturing cluster for iPhones through government incentives, increased manufacturing capabilities, and the growing presence of suppliers. Several of the most important suppliers and manufacturers for Apple are still highly entrenched within China, allowing the country to enjoy an unrivaled capacity and adaptability when it comes to managing mass-scale productions and product shifts. For more such news and updates, visit CARGOCONNECT.

Shadowfax Targets 100 Dark Stores by FY27 to Accelerate Quick Commerce Growth

Shadowfax is significantly expanding its quick commerce infrastructure, announcing plans to scale its dark store network from 15 facilities to 100 by FY27. The move underscores the company’s growing focus on hyperlocal deliveries, same-day fulfilment, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) logistics as competition intensifies in India’s fast-evolving quick commerce ecosystem. The Bengaluru-based company plans to add 85 new dark stores over the next fiscal year, targeting metro cities with delivery radiuses of approximately seven kilometres and fulfilment timelines of around 30 minutes. The expansion is expected to support rising demand from vertical quick commerce platforms and D2C brands that increasingly rely on third-party logistics (3PL) partners for rapid deliveries. According to company executives, vertical marketplaces are emerging as a profitable segment because of their dependence on outsourced logistics infrastructure rather than captive fulfilment networks. Shadowfax believes this trend creates a strong opportunity for scalable 3PL-led quick commerce models. The dark store expansion will account for nearly 10% of Shadowfax’s planned capital expenditure of ₹180–190 crore in FY27. The company is simultaneously strengthening its automation and artificial intelligence capabilities to improve operational efficiency. AI-led demand forecasting, automated slotting, and smarter sorting centre operations are expected to reduce overhead costs while accelerating breakeven timelines for new facilities. Shadowfax’s aggressive expansion comes on the back of strong financial performance. The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹55.8 crore in Q4 FY26, compared to a net loss of ₹9.9 crore during the same period last year. Revenue from operations surged 73.6% year-on-year to ₹1,237 crore, reflecting growing order volumes and increased adoption of quick commerce delivery services. Founded in 2015, Shadowfax has evolved into one of India’s largest logistics and last-mile delivery networks, serving over 2,500 cities and more than 15,000 pincodes. The company currently handles millions of shipments daily through a technology-driven delivery ecosystem that supports e-commerce, grocery, hyperlocal, and D2C brands. Industry analysts believe the dark store expansion reflects a broader shift within India’s logistics sector, where speed, proximity-based fulfilment, and automated operations are becoming central to supply chain competitiveness. As quick commerce adoption accelerates beyond groceries into categories such as fashion, electronics, and personal care, logistics providers like Shadowfax are positioning themselves as critical enablers of ultra-fast retail fulfilment. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 https://cargoconnect.co.in/ 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!

Dadri–JNPA Corridor Redefines Freight Movement, Cuts Transit Time by 50%

India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are rapidly reshaping the country’s logistics landscape, with the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) between Dadri and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) emerging as a game-changing infrastructure project for supply chains and multimodal freight movement. Designed exclusively for cargo operations, the corridor is significantly reducing transit times, improving reliability, and easing congestion on conventional rail routes. Stretching nearly 1,500 km from Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to JNPA near Mumbai, the corridor forms the backbone of India’s western logistics artery, connecting manufacturing centres, inland container depots, industrial clusters, and ports. With dedicated tracks for freight trains, the network allows uninterrupted cargo movement at higher average speeds, eliminating delays caused by mixed passenger and freight operations. One of the biggest outcomes has been a sharp reduction in transit time. Freight movement between Dadri and JNPA that traditionally took close to 72 hours on congested rail routes is now being completed in nearly half the time, improving turnaround efficiency for exporters, importers, and logistics operators. Industry stakeholders believe the reduction in transit duration will strengthen India’s competitiveness in global trade and support the government’s target of lowering logistics costs as a percentage of GDP. The DFC network has also enabled the operation of longer and heavier freight trains, including double-stack container services on electrified routes. This has increased carrying capacity while lowering per-unit transportation costs. According to sector estimates, rail freight on dedicated corridors is considerably more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable than road transport, aligning with India’s broader decarbonisation goals. Beyond operational efficiency, the corridors are catalysing the growth of integrated logistics ecosystems. Regions such as Dadri, Greater Noida, and Jewar are witnessing accelerated development of multimodal logistics parks, warehousing zones, and industrial hubs due to their strategic connectivity with both the Eastern and Western DFCs. The emerging “rail-road-air” logistics triangle around the National Capital Region is expected to attract substantial investments in manufacturing and distribution infrastructure. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) has reported rising freight train volumes on the operational stretches, indicating growing industry adoption. The completion of key links on the western corridor is expected to further enhance throughput and reduce dependency on road transport for long-haul cargo. Analysts say the dedicated rail network could become central to India’s ambition of creating faster, greener, and more resilient supply chains. As India continues investing in additional freight corridors across the country, the success of the Dadri-JNPA route demonstrates how infrastructure modernisation can directly influence trade efficiency, logistics performance, and industrial growth. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 https://cargoconnect.co.in/ 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

In a strategic warehousing move, SECL ties up with Central Warehousing Corporation

In a strategic warehousing move, the South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the second largest coal-producing subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) for collaboration in coal logistics, railway rake provisioning under GPWIS and similar schemes, and integrated transportation services. Guided by the Union Ministry of Coal, SECL is rapidly working to improve India’s energy security and coal logistics infrastructure. The company is taking steps to boost coal evacuation efficiency and ensure a steady fuel supply to essential sectors. This partnership with CWC is a significant move in that direction. The goal of the partnership with CWC is to strengthen SECL’s coal evacuation capabilities by providing reliable and efficient rail logistics solutions to meet the rising demand from the power, steel, cement, and other sectors. The MoU outlines collaboration in various areas, including dedicated railway rake operations, integrated coal transportation solutions, multimodal logistics, first-mile and last-mile connectivity, and the deployment of digital systems for logistics monitoring and operational efficiency. Under the agreed framework, both organizations will explore provisioning and operation of GPWIS and equivalent racks, integrated rail logistics services, and long-term transportation solutions aimed at improving dispatch efficiency and reducing logistical obstacles. The MoU was signed in the presence of Harish Duhan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of SECL, and Santosh Sinha, Managing Director of CWC. Functional Directors and senior officials from SECL, as well as representatives from CWC, attended the signing ceremony. SECL plays a vital role in meeting the country's growing coal demand. In the current financial year 2026-27, Coal India Limited has already surpassed the 100 million tonne production mark, with SECL contributing more than 26.8 million tonnes. Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), a Navaratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India, is a leader in integrated logistics and warehousing services. It has extensive experience in rail-linked cargo movement and multimodal transportation solutions. For more such news and updates, visit CARGOCONNECT.

Cargo Crisis at India's Mega Ports Sparks Shipping Delays, Export Risks and Supply Chain Chaos

India’s two largest container gateways, Mundra and Nhava Sheva, are facing mounting congestion as rising cargo volumes, truck driver shortages and rerouted shipments from the Middle East strain operations across the country’s logistics network. Shipping lines and logistics operators are reporting worsening turnaround times at both ports, with vessel delays averaging nearly two and a half days and some unscheduled ships waiting up to five days for berthing. The disruptions are slowing cargo movement, tightening yard space and forcing carriers to make last-minute operational changes. According to industry reports, a shortage of truck drivers has become a major bottleneck for container transfers between terminals and inland transport hubs. The issue has reduced the pace of cargo evacuation from ports, adding pressure on already crowded container yards. Terminal operators have intermittently restricted gate access to control container inflow, while export gate schedules continue to shift frequently. These changes are complicating truck planning and increasing uncertainty for exporters and freight forwarders. The congestion is being intensified by cargo diversions linked to disruptions in the Middle East, particularly around Gulf trade routes. Shipping lines have increasingly redirected transshipment cargo to Indian ports as alternatives to facilities in the Persian Gulf, sharply increasing container volumes in recent weeks. The pressure has begun affecting carrier schedules. Some shipping companies are rerouting vessels between terminals at short notice to avoid yard congestion. Danish shipping giant Maersk recently shifted several sailings from its regular terminal at Nhava Sheva to PSA Mumbai after facing space constraints and a growing container backlog. Industry stakeholders say these sudden terminal changes are creating operational and financial challenges for shippers, including higher handling costs and difficulties coordinating customs clearance and inland transportation. The latest disruption comes at a time when India has been positioning itself as a major global manufacturing and logistics hub. Over the past decade, the country has expanded port capacity, improved freight corridors and modernised customs processes to strengthen supply chain efficiency. However, the current congestion highlights the vulnerability of port infrastructure during periods of sudden trade realignment and geopolitical disruption. Logistics experts warn that prolonged delays could increase freight costs, extend delivery timelines and place additional pressure on exporters already dealing with volatile global shipping conditions. Follow CARGOCONNECT for more such updates.