PSU orders 1,000 cement tank containers to capture a share of the 70–80 MT market still led by road transport.
India’s leading container operator, Container Corporation of India (Concor), is shifting gears to cushion against slowing EXIM cargo volumes. In a strategic move, the PSU is expanding beyond containers into bulk cement, liquid cargo, and steel logistics.
To tap into the 70–80 million tonne loose cement market, which continues to be heavily dependent on road transport, Concor has placed a mega order for 1,000 bulk cement tank containers. The order is split evenly between two Indian manufacturers, 500 units from Braithwaite & Co. and 500 from Basant Fabricator, reinforcing the government’s Make in India drive.
Industry watchers say the diversification could be a game-changer for multimodal logistics, shifting part of the cement movement to rail, reducing truck congestion, and cutting logistics costs for manufacturers. Concor’s entry into liquid cargo and steel handling is also expected to open new revenue streams while ensuring resilience against fluctuations in container volumes.
With this pivot, Concor is positioning itself as a one-stop multimodal logistics player, aligning with India’s broader Gati Shakti vision to make cargo movement more efficient, sustainable, and industry-friendly.
Source: Maritime gateway
