CJ Darcl Logistics Flags off Trial Runs for India-Bangladesh Transit Cargo Ships
#CJDarclLogistics #Transshipment #Cargo #TransitCargoShips“This shipment of cargo will provide the right learning and ecosystem to develop a long term strategy for us to deliver goods in the most efficient way and help the infrastructure development along the routes in India and Bangladesh.” - RL Agarwal, Joint MD, CJ Darcl Logistics
September 2022 : As part of the trial runs for the trans-shipment of cargo to the North Eastern states using Chattogram and Mongla ports to further boost connectivity between the two sides, CJ Darcl Logistics Ltd., a leading logistic solutions provider in India, flagged off cargo ships to the region.
Cargo ships are scheduled to follow Kolkata - Chattogram – Sheola & Tamabil - Chattogram - Kolkata route as part of the trial run. They were flagged off on 3rd September. This is part of a bilateral agreement signed in October 2018 for the transit of goods from India via Chattogram and Mongla ports in Bangladesh (ACMP). The vessel (Trans Samundera) was flagged off by Vinit Kumar, IRSEE - Chairman SMPK (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata). The cargo, Steel TMT bars, for the container ships are for Tata Steel Ltd.
The trial run is expected to lead the way for regular movement of cargo via Bangladesh ports to the Indian North east region, which will help in lowering transportation costs and developing infrastructure in the port region including creation of direct and indirect employment. “CJ Darcl is at the forefront of nation building and becoming a leader in the transportation sector. This shipment of cargo will provide the right learning and ecosystem to develop a long term strategy for us to deliver goods in the most efficient way and help the infrastructure development along the routes in India and Bangladesh,” said RL Agarwal, Joint MD, CJ Darcl Logistics said.
“We are happy to be part of this landmark trial run for cargo shipment through Bangladesh. This will pave its way to much needed faster and cheaper transportation options between Kolkata and NE states in India. We are happy to be the logistics partners for this imitative,” Ishant Agarwal, President, CJ Darcl Logistics said.
The vessel is expected to return to Chattogram port within three days of its departure. Post unloading, the goods will be sent to the state of Assamby road through the Sheola land port in Sylhet.
India is eager to begin regular transits between Kolkata and key cities in its northeastern states through ports in Bangladesh as it would cut the 1,200 KM distance by about half.
About CJ Darcl Logistics: CJ Darcl Logistics, a joint venture between India-based Darcl Logistics and South Korean logistics major CJ Logistics is one of the India’s leading end to end Transport & Logistics Company with Annual Turn Over of approximately Rs. 3700 crore, catering to the nation’s leading private and public sector through a pan India network of nearly 200 branches, 20 transshipment hubs and a strong & experienced team of over 4000 professionals covering all major ports, cities and industrial towns in the country.
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