Chennai, 27 Oct 2026: DP World has launched two new Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)-enabled double-stack rail services connect ing Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) with its inland container depot (ICD) network in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Sachana in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The first service, effective September 2026, connects JNPA with DP World’s ICD network at Pali/ Rewari, Jhattipur– Panipat and Modinagar in NCR. The second service, connects JNPA with ICD Sachana in Ahmedabad, extending JNPA’s double-stack rail connectivity into Gujarat.
Together, the services leverage dedicated infrastructure, higher speeds and higher capacity to move more cargo efficiently, with the potential for improved turnaround times between the maritime gateway and key inland markets.
The new services further strengthen gateway-to-hinterland connectivity by combining port and inland infrastructure within an integrated network across key consumption and production centres. They provide customers with dependable rail alternatives designed to support faster transit, predic table cargo movement and efficient supply chain planning, while strengthening connections between maritime gateways and inland markets.
Double – stack operations increase the amount of cargo that can be moved by rail, while greater use of rail supports a more sustainable logistics network by reducing reliance on road trans portation.
Hemant Kumar Ruia , Country Manager, Subcontinent (India), DP World, said, “Expanding double-stack rail connectivity through the Dedicated Freight Corridor is an important step towards making India’s logistics more efficient. As the economy grows, moving goods faster and more cost-effectively between ports and key markets will be critical.
By connecting JNPA with major markets across NCR and Gujarat, we are helping businesses move cargo faster, reduce logistics costs and build stronger, more resilient supply chains.”