Flexible
APM Terminals Pipavav is the only port with connections to the DFC in two places. Single terminal bound trains remove the need for inter-terminal transfers.
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)
The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is a new train corridor dedicated to freight, aimed at decongesting India’s railway network. It will carry 70% of India’s goods trains. We enable our customers to leverage the benefits of the DFC as a front-runner.
As the only terminal to offer complete electrification, APM Terminals Pipavav can support your ESG targets. It is leading the transition to a more cost efficient, faster, greener, reliable and safer connection with Northwest India to and from the rest of the world.
With existing – future-proof – infrastructure, APM Terminals Pipavav is the first Port in India to connect to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. A 269km broad gauge railway line connects the Port directly to the new Western DFC in two locations: Mehsana and Ahmedabad.
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor runs from Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to JNPT in Mumbai. The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor runs from Ludhiana in Punjab to Dankuni in West Bengal.
The DFC is dedicated to transporting freight at higher speed with increased load-carrying capacity, up to 6.2 million TEUs in total, reducing operating costs in India for rail freight significantly – making it a game changer for businesses and economies in India.
The DFC can also help in reducing detention & demurrage costs for customers who import & export high volumes. Customers may no longer need to clear all import boxes at the port – instead, they can use the DFC's fast rail connection to clear the boxes at an ICD, and then return the box within the stipulated free time. This is particularly useful for Solar importers.
Get aboard the DFC for a more cost efficient and faster rail connection
| Measure | Current | DFC | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 4.3m | 7.1m | +66% |
| Width | 3,200mm | 3,660mm | +14% |
| Container Stack | Single Stack | Double Stack | x 2.0 |
| Train Length | 700m | 1,500m | x 2.1 |
| Train Load | 5,400 ton | 13,000 ton | x 2.4 |
| Train Speed | 24.7 kph | 65 kph | +163% |
Pipavav Rail
PRCL [Pipavav Rail Corporation Ltd] in which APMT Pipavav has a 38.8% stake, has developed 269 km of rail track from the port to Surendranagar which connects further to Indian Railways thus connecting the port to the ICD (Inland Container Depot) network in the west and north of India
✔ On-dock rail: 14,381m (11 sidings)
✔ Trains/day: 12
✔ Format: Double-stack container trains
Pipavav Port
APM Terminals Pipavav is India’s first Public-Private Partnership port for Containers, RoRo (passenger cars), Liquid Bulk and Dry Bulk cargo. It has access to all international shipping routes and is well connected to the northwest hinterland by rail and road.
✔ Capacity (moves / TEU): 1.35 million✔ Berth length (meters): 735
✔ Area (ha): 632
✔ LOA (meters): 367
✔ Depth (meters): 14.5
✔ Cranes: 8 Post Panamax
✔ Outreach (container rows): 18
✔ Gate lanes: 3 in/3 out
✔ Reefer connections: >500
We’re the first port to provide access…
Cost Effective
Lower rail freight operating costs, with a potential reduction of 40%, and lower inventory costs. Potential savings of up to 22,000 USD per day based on USD 100K invoice value per TEU@ WACC of 8% pa for 100 teus.
Faster
An average train speed of 100 kilometres per hour and 50% reduced transit time: from an average of 73 to 36 hours from NCR to/from Pipavav.
Increased Reliability
Scheduled and timetabled trains offer reliability, while the option of loading & unloading at multiple points and the possibility to run mixed load trains offers flexibilty.
Safer
A safer mode of transport compared to road, and an optimal protection from theft – as governed by the Indian Railway act
More Sustainable
With electric trains (between Pipavav and Jodhpur), ready to contribute to saving 457 million tonnes of emissions in 30 years
... and help you minimize the risks and maximize the benefits of the DFC
APM Terminals Dashboard Login
Creating an APMTerminals.com account allows you to:
- Subscribe to our Global or Terminal Newsletters
- Set up Terminal Alerts (SMS or Email)
- Save import containers to your Container Watchlist and set up container Email Notifications
- Use our integrated Truck Appointment System - limited terminals
- Request additional services online - limited terminals
APM Terminals Dashboard Login
Creating an APMTerminals.com account allows you to:
- Subscribe to our Global or Terminal Newsletters
- Set up Terminal Alerts (SMS or Email)
- Save import containers to your Container Watchlist and set up container Email Notifications
- Use our integrated Truck Appointment System - limited terminals
- Request additional services online - limited terminals