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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 16 (ANI): The Indian Railways ran first train under the new freight express scheme which assures transit times from inland container depots (ICDs) to maritime ports with Gateway Rail's export train service on the Independence Day.
Maersk launches ‘Automotive Express’ – a dedicated rail service between Gurugram and APM Terminals Pipavav Port
The automotive manufacturing sector works on ‘Just-In-Time’ model for the supply chains of its parts and components. Automotive manufacturers require highly reliable logistics services that can move their raw material and finished products on precise schedules to ensure uninterrupted production processes.
For years several of these manufacturers based in and around Gurugram, northern part of India, have been dependent on staggered and unscheduled rail movement for their cargo going in and out of the country. Delayed imports hamper production schedules while delayed exports pile up inventories for the manufacturers.