DP World has a global logistics company operating out of Dubai that upgraded the rail terminal infrastructure by adding a third railway in Pali in the state of Haryana, this upgraded rail will cater to the surge of freight services in the north Indian region. Accordingly, under this, the monthly handing of freight at the rail terminal Pali-Rewari will increase from 192 to 240 trains. This will cater to the ever-growing demand for logistics services in the region and enhance the company’s position in the rail freight business in India.
The Pali terminal is an important node in the DP World logistics network, which is connected to the WDFC at New Ateli station. This terminal plays a very vital role in the company’s supply chain operations across northern India, using the hub-and-spoke model for distribution. It consolidates shipments at a central hub and distributes the goods to various regions from there. Inland container depots (ICDs) are located in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, and Panipat, Haryana, supporting DP World’s network for this hub.
The Rewari terminal, part of DP World’s extensive rail network, is currently operating at about 85% of its capacity. Each containerized train at the terminal can carry between 90 and 180 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), depending on the technical specifications and weight of the containers. As the company continues to invest in its rail infrastructure, DP World’s total investment in its railway and inland business has reached Rs 1,800 crore.
Apart from rail terminals, DP World is one of the significant players in the maritime logistics of India and it operates six port terminals in India. In addition, it has more than 90 container rakes and SFTO rakes and more than 16,000 containers and trailers for last-mile delivery.
The growth of domestic rail freight, having risen by more than 140% since 2021, is largely accredited to DP World’s new innovative rail solutions such as SARAL (Sustainable, Assured, Reliable, and Agile Logistics) and SARAL-2. These solutions offer businesses door-to-door cargo services under the SARAL and SARAL-2 brands reliably and efficiently, especially between South Gujarat and the National Capital Region (NCR) and between Chennai and northern India. With these infrastructure investments, DP World is going to further consolidate its leadership in India’s logistics and transportation sector.
