News / Shippers re-route cargo overland from southern India to Nhava Sheva

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Southern India shippers, generally tethered to transhipment options via Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port, are increasingly rerouting cargo via terminals in Nhava Sheva/JNPT, aided by end-to-end logistics carrier arrangements.

The latest effort saw the launch of a blocktrain service between PSA Mumbai and DP World Cochin (Vallarpadam), touted as the first rail connection on the route.

“This first rail movement benefits the trade with lower logistics costs and improved supply chain efficiency,” said PSA Mumbai.

The Singapore company’s port-centric logistics arm, PSA Cargo Solutions, ...