DP World establishes it’s first “Rail Linked Container Freight Station” at Hazira, Gujarat

- The new Container Freight Station (CFS) covers an area of 6 acres and has a capacity of handling up to 36,000 containers annually

- It will serve as a hub for consolidating and deconsolidating cargo. It will also facilitate customs clearance, and provide warehousing and distribution services to customers

- DP World will also offer value-added services, such as labelling, repackaging, and quality control, to meet the diverse needs of customers in the region

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The world class CFS will boost economic growth and competitiveness, as well as help drive overall logistics efficienciesintheregion.

Rizwan Soomar, CEO & Managing Director India

Subcontinent & Sub-Saharan Africa said, “The Port of Hazira is a vital gateway for trade and commerce along the western coast of India. We are confident that our newly launched CFS will enhance the port's role as a critical link in the global supply chain and create new opportunities for businesses by improving their connectivity to the markets they serve. The strategicsynergiesbetweenHaziraport,DPWorld’srail linked CFS and multimodal logistics capabilities will enable businesses to expand into new markets while driving cost efficiencies and boosting trade in western, central,andnorthIndia.”

“We're excited to open this new CFS, which represents a significantinvestmentintheregion'sinfrastructureand logistics capabilities," said Ranadhir Reddy, CEO of Rail, and Inland Terminals DP World. "Our goal is to provide our customers with the highest level of service, efficiency, and security, and to help them navigate the complexitiesofglobaltrade."

DP World’s CFS will serve as a hub for consolidating and deconsolidating cargo, facilitating customs clearance, and providing warehousing and distribution services. It will offer value-added services, such as labelling, repackaging, and quality control, to meet the diverse needs of customers. The facility is expected to play a crucial role in facilitating the flow of goods and information, reducing costs and delays, and improving the overallefficiencyandcompetitivenessofthelogisticsindustry.