Transport Corporation of India (TCI) has expanded its coastal shipping fleet with the addition of two vessels, increasing its overall coastal cargo-handling capacity by around 20% as the logistics major seeks to strengthen its multimodal transportation capabilities.
The fleet expansion is aimed at meeting growing demand for coastal transportation and providing customers with a more efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternative to road and rail freight.
The two additional vessels will enhance TCI’s ability to handle larger cargo volumes, improve service frequency and strengthen connectivity between key Indian coastal destinations. The expansion is also expected to support the company’s integrated logistics operations by offering greater flexibility in moving bulk and containerised cargo.
Coastal shipping has been gaining importance in India’s logistics sector as businesses increasingly explore alternative transportation modes to reduce freight costs, ease pressure on road infrastructure and lower carbon emissions.
The government has been promoting coastal and inland waterway transportation under its broader strategy to reduce logistics costs and improve the efficiency of the country’s freight network.
TCI, which operates across road transportation, rail logistics, coastal shipping and supply chain solutions, has been expanding its multimodal capabilities to provide integrated end-to-end logistics services.
The latest fleet addition reinforces the company’s focus on leveraging India’s extensive coastline and growing port infrastructure to capture emerging opportunities in domestic freight movement.
With the expanded capacity, TCI expects to strengthen its position in the coastal shipping segment while supporting the shift towards more sustainable and efficient freight transportation.