Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has successfully commissioned and tested an indigenously developed futuristic mobility solution for cargo transportation, marking a major milestone in India’s port-sector innovation journey. The prototype, based on Linear Induction Motor (LIM) technology, has been developed by TuTr Hyperloop Pvt. Ltd., a deep-tech startup incubated at IIT Madras.
Following the successful LIM demonstration, DPA Kandla is now targeting an upgrade to a Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) platform. As part of its collaborative partnership with the port authority, TuTr Hyperloop will undertake a Maglev technology demonstration at Kandla Port, ushering in the next phase of advanced mobility deployment at Indian ports.
The LIM trial validates India’s capability to design, develop and deploy high-performance electromagnetic propulsion systems tailored for port logistics and industrial mobility. The upcoming Maglev demonstration is expected to showcase contactless, low-maintenance and high-efficiency cargo movement systems, reinforcing India’s leadership in next-generation maritime and port technologies.
With this initiative, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla becomes the first port in the country to actively integrate and demonstrate advanced indigenous mobility technologies, playing a pioneering role in the technological transformation of the port sector. The project aligns strongly with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, emphasizing innovation-led infrastructure development and global competitiveness.
Commenting on the achievement, Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, said: “Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla is firmly committed to adopting future-ready, indigenous technologies that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The successful LIM demonstration by IIT Madras-based TuTr Hyperloop is a testament to India’s growing technological self-reliance under the Make in India initiative and the Viksit Bharat vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. We are proud to lead the way among Indian ports by supporting the upcoming Magnetic Levitation demonstration as part of our long-term vision to develop smart, sustainable and globally competitive port infrastructure.”
Dr. Aravind S. Bharadwaj, Co-Founder, TuTr Hyperloop, added: “The successful demonstration of Linear Induction Motor technology at Deendayal Port is a proud moment for Indian deep-tech innovation. Progressing towards a Magnetic Levitation demonstration is a natural step in our roadmap to build world-class, indigenous mobility solutions for ports and logistics. We are grateful to Deendayal Port Authority and Chairman Shri Sushil Kumar Singh for their visionary leadership and trust in the TuTr team.”
The proposed Maglev demonstration at Kandla is expected to further strengthen India’s position as a global innovator in port-sector mobility. After proof of concept, the technology is envisaged to be scaled globally, highlighting how startup–port collaborations can deliver scalable, indigenous solutions for critical infrastructure worldwide.
