Hyderabad–Nhava Sheva Reefer Rail Service Launched
Publish Date:
DP World and ONE have started a new refrigerated rail link between Hyderabad and the Nhava Sheva port to support pharma exporters with reliable, sustainable logistics.
1. Introduction & Context
India’s DP World has inaugurated its first dedicated reefer rail freight service linking Hyderabad’s inland depot (Thimmapur ICD) to Nhava Sheva (JNPA), aiming to strengthen logistics for temperature-sensitive goods.
2. Route & Partners
- Route: Thimmapur (Hyderabad) → Nhava Sheva
- Partners: Operated in collaboration with Ocean Network Express (ONE)
3. Target Industry / Purpose
The service is particularly meant for pharmaceutical exporters, offering a more dependable and eco-friendly mode to connect with global shipment networks.
4. Significance & Impact
- Provides exporters with reliable cold chain logistics
- Helps reduce spoilage and risk for temperature-sensitive cargo
- Supports India’s export infrastructure, especially in pharma
- Represents a shift toward more efficient multimodal logistics
