DP World, a global provider of supply chain solutions, has initiated a groundbreaking rail freight service named ‘SARAL’ in India, This service, originating from Hazira in Surat, Gujarat, connects to the North Capital Region (NCR), aiming to offer sustainable and efficient cargo solutions for businesses in South Gujarat and its connection to markets in and around the NCR.
The 'SARAL' rail freight service provides connectivity between key markets in South Gujarat (including Surat, Vapi, Valsad, Vadodara, Bharuch and Ankleshwar) and key areas in the NCR covering Western Uttar Pradesh, Eastern Rajasthan, Haryana and Southern Punjab.
Adhendru Jain, Vice President of Rail and Inland Terminals at DP World Subcontinent, highlighted the importance of robust infrastructure and logistics for economic growth. He mentioned: “SARAL, our new rail freight service, offers them a more sustainable way to move cargo with enhanced connectivity between Gujarat and NCR. In addition, our track and trace technology will provide complete visibility of the cargo to customers. We are deeply committed to create innovative solutions for our customers that are sustainable as well as efficient for the supply chain.”
SARAL integrates seamlessly with DP World's multimodal network, facilitating first and last mile connectivity via container trailer trucks. This integration ensures secure delivery of cargo from factory to destination within a 72-hour timeframe. The integration of truck and rail logistics is expected to significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. DP World plans to issue sustainability certificates to cargo owners that will show the CO2 emission reduction achieved by each user of the SARAL service.
