Container Corporation signs two MoUs with Adani Cement for rail-based bulk cement transport

State-owned Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) on Friday (October 24) said it has entered into two strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Adani Cement, one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, to facilitate the rail-based transportation of bulk cement using specialised tank containers.

The agreements mark another large-scale initiative in India’s logistics landscape, aimed at transforming the movement of cement through sustainable and efficient rail-based solutions.

Under these MoUs, CONCOR will deploy dedicated container rakes to ensure the seamless movement of bulk cement across key rail corridors. The collaboration leverages Indian Railways’ extensive network and CONCOR’s expertise in multimodal logistics to drive a shift from road to rail transport, improving efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability in cement supply chains.

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The initiative is designed to deliver multiple benefits. Environmentally, it will significantly reduce carbon emissions by decreasing road dependency, aligning with India’s net-zero goals and the National Logistics Policy’s focus on green freight.

Operationally, it will enhance logistics efficiency by lowering transportation costs, reducing road congestion, and strengthening supply chain resilience for Adani Cement’s nationwide operations. Additionally, the project sets a new benchmark for scalable bulk logistics, opening opportunities for similar sustainable transport solutions across other industrial sectors.

Sanjay Swarup, CMD, CONCOR, commented, "This partnership exemplifies our commitment to innovative, eco-friendly logistics solutions. By harnessing rail's potential for bulk cement transport, we are not only optimising costs and efficiency but also contributing to a greener future for India's freight ecosystem."

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Vinod Bahety, CEO of Adani Cement, said, "Adani Group is proud to collaborate with CONCOR to advance sustainable practices in the cement industry. This MoU will further help Adani Cement's journey to lowest cost producer and commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. This will also support the Indian Government's COP26 initiative. This green logistics aims at decarbonization in supply chains."

Shares of Container Corporation of India Ltd ended at ₹536.95, up by ₹2.20, or 0.41%, on the BSE.

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