In a significant step towards promoting sustainable and efficient freight transportation, the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has successfully handled its first containerised rail movement of edible salt for ITC Ltd. and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL).
The inaugural containerised rake was loaded on June 28, 2026, from Devaliya Private Freight Terminal (PFT), Gujarat (WCGD) to Hyderabad (CMCN), marking a major milestone in the transition of edible salt transportation from conventional road-based logistics to containerised rail services.
The achievement was made possible through close coordination and sustained efforts by CONCOR in partnership with Western Carriers (India) Ltd., which played a key role in facilitating the successful conversion of the cargo movement to rail.
The initiative is expected to enhance supply chain efficiency while offering a more reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable logistics solution for leading FMCG companies.
According to CONCOR, the successful movement represents a significant expansion of its customer base, strengthens rail-based freight logistics, promotes greener transportation, and reinforces long-term partnerships with major FMCG players such as ITC and HUL.
The milestone underscores CONCOR’s continued focus on delivering innovative, customer-centric logistics solutions while supporting India’s vision of increasing the modal share of rail in freight transportation and reducing the carbon footprint of supply chains.
