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Automotive, EVs & Mobility 03 Oct 2026, 07:26 PM IST

Trials Begin on Automobile Rake Movement Through Vallarpadam Rail Siding

Trial operations have begun for the movement of automobile rakes through the Vallarpadam rail siding, a development that could strengthen multimodal logistics at one of India’s key transshipment terminals. Senior port officials said the rake was unloaded and cleared in three hours and 15 minutes without disrupting normal terminal operations, underscoring the facility’s operational readiness.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityRecently

Maruti Suzuki tests rail-based car movement at Vallarpadam, signalling logistics shift

Maruti Suzuki has trialled the movement of automobile rakes through the Vallarpadam rail siding, in a test that port officials said was completed in three hours and 15 minutes without disrupting normal terminal operations. The exercise underscores the growing role of rail-linked port infrastructure in reducing turnaround time and easing pressure on road freight corridors. Senior port officials said the rake was unloaded and cleared efficiently, offering a practical demonstration of how integrated rail logistics can improve throughput for vehicle exports and domestic distribution. The trial is being watched closely as a potential template for faster, lower-friction cargo handling at major Indian ports.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 06:03 PM IST

Jawahar Island Becomes India’s First Plastic-Free Oil Terminal, Setting a New Benchmark for Industrial Governance

Mumbai’s Jawahar Island has been designated India’s first plastic-free oil terminal, marking a notable shift in how critical energy infrastructure is managed under environmental and operational standards. The move signals a broader policy direction in which industrial efficiency, waste discipline, and sustainability are increasingly being treated as inseparable goals. The development is significant not only for the petroleum logistics sector but also for national governance, where public and private operators are under growing pressure to reduce single-use plastic and improve compliance across large-scale facilities.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has expanded its Colombo terminal capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, following a $750 million investment that materially lifts the facility’s strategic weight in the Indian Ocean trade network. The upgraded terminal is now positioned to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, underscoring Sri Lanka’s role as a transshipment hub and APSEZ’s growing regional footprint.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyRecently

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has expanded its Colombo terminal capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, doubling throughput through a $750 million investment. The upgrade positions the facility to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, underscoring the terminal’s growing strategic weight in Indian Ocean trade.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyRecently

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has completed a $750 million expansion of its Colombo terminal, lifting annual capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs. The enlarged facility is expected to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, strengthening the terminal’s role in South Asia’s transshipment network.

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