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Adhendru Jain, Vice President of Rail and Inland Terminals, DP World Subcontinent, told CNBC-TV18 that the facility’s current capacity of 190 container rakes per month will rise to 240 container rakes with the addition of the third rail line.
Highlighting the rationale behind the move, Jain said the expansion is aimed at catering to growing demand and market needs. The value proposition offered—such as reduced logistics costs and lower per capita emissions—could attract potential customers.
DP World is also exploring further investment opportunities across India, beyond the seven rail and inland terminals it currently operates. The company’s existing network includes terminals in Hindaun, Modinagar, Pali, and Modinagar in Northern India, Ahmedabad and Hazira in Western India, and Hyderabad in Southern India. In Eastern India, DP World operates through partner networks.
The company owns over 100 container and Special Freight Train Operator (SFTO) rakes, along with 16,000 containers and trailers for last-mile delivery.
The Pali Rail Terminal functions as a transshipment hub, providing critical services like customs clearance and shipment consolidation for efficient and secure transportation. It connects containerised cargo to major seaports such as Mundra, Pipavav, Hazira, and Nhava Sheva via double-stack rakes along the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC).
Businesses across sectors like commodities, industrial goods, automobiles, FMCG, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals benefit from the terminal’s connectivity to EXIM ports and domestic markets.
To date, DP World has invested ₹1,800 crores in rail and inland terminals in India. The company is leveraging AI and digital solutions to forecast patterns, improve planning, and develop contingency solutions, further integrating its logistics operations.
(Edited by : Ajay Vaishnav)
