Gateway Terminals India (GTI), also known as APM Terminals Mumbai, has successfully handled its first double-stack container train operation, marking its entry into India’s Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network and establishing a new rail logistics link to the National Capital Region (NCR).
The inaugural double-stack service to Dadri handled a total of 270 TEUs, including 90 TEUs discharged and 180 TEUs loaded, with the entire operation completed in approximately seven hours.
The milestone enables GTI to offer direct double-stack rail connectivity to inland markets in northern India, enhancing cargo movement between Nhava Sheva Port and the NCR through the Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Double-stack train operations allow higher cargo volumes to be transported on a single train, improving rail productivity while reducing transit times and transportation costs. The development is also expected to support more sustainable hinterland logistics by increasing rail efficiency and reducing reliance on road transport.
According to GTI, the successful operation demonstrates the terminal’s capability to handle larger cargo volumes while strengthening supply chain efficiency for importers and exporters. The DFC connection provides direct access to key manufacturing and consumption centres in the NCR, offering shipping lines and cargo owners an additional gateway for routing EXIM cargo through Nhava Sheva.
The new connectivity is expected to enhance GTI’s multimodal logistics capabilities by integrating global shipping services with India’s expanding rail freight infrastructure. The terminal said the development will provide customers with greater flexibility, improved market access, and more resilient supply chain options.
The successful commencement of double-stack operations also positions GTI to leverage the Dedicated Freight Corridor for faster and more efficient inland cargo distribution as container volumes continue to grow.