Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) and Adani Cement have signed two Strategic MOUs on October 24, 2025, to use rail-based transportation for bulk cement. This initiative will leverage Indian Railways’ network and CONCOR’s multimodal logistics expertise, reducing carbon emissions, improving efficiency, and enhancing supply chain resilience for Adani Cement’s operations. This marks a significant step towards sustainable logistics.
Strategic Collaboration for Cement Transport
Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) and Adani Cement have entered into two Strategic MOUs on October 24, 2025, focusing on the rail-based transportation of bulk cement using specialized tank containers. This collaboration represents a large-scale initiative in the country.
Key Objectives and Benefits
Under these MOUs, CONCOR will deploy dedicated container rakes to facilitate the seamless movement of bulk cement across key rail corridors. This leverages Indian Railways’ network and CONCOR’s multimodal logistics, promoting a shift from road to rail.
The initiative is expected to deliver several benefits:
- Environmental Impact: Significant reduction in carbon emissions by minimizing reliance on road transport, aligning with India’s net-zero goals.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlined logistics to lower transportation costs, reduce road congestion, and enhance supply chain resilience for Adani Cement’s operations.
- Scalability: Sets a new benchmark for bulk logistics, paving the way for similar green solutions in other industrial sectors.
Executive Commentary
Shri 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 optimizing costs and efficiency but also contributing to a greener future for India’s freight ecosystem.”
Shri Vinod Bahety CEO, Adani Cement, added, “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 & commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. This will also support Indian Govt COP26 initiative.”
Future Outlook
This partnership highlights CONCOR’s role in transforming India’s logistics landscape, focusing on volume growth through specialized services. As the nation accelerates infrastructure development, these collaborations will play a key role in reducing logistics costs and fostering inclusive economic progress.
Source: BSE
