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Loading, unloading, handling, stacking, unstacking, storing, or maintaining (including repairing) containers are all examples of container handling. Container Service is a multi-modal transportation system that transports cargo in containers using more than one mode of transportation.
Container Services in Indian Railways have a specific goal. To attract high-quality road traffic for container rail transit, with the goal of offering a complete door-to-door service.
An intermodal container, also known as a shipping container, is a large standardised container designed and built for intermodal freight transport. This means that these containers can be used across multiple modes of transport – from ship to rail to truck – without having to unload and reload their cargo.
The Global Railway container handling equipment Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Indian Railways and India Post have launched a cooperative parcel service.Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service, a combined parcel service between Indian Railways and India Post, was officially started on Thursday.The first phase will cover a total of 15 sectors.
The highlights of this service include total logistical service — pick-up and delivery at customer premises, palletisation-transportation through covered and sealed boxes, semi-mechanised handling, time-tabled service, insurance on the declared value of the cargo for loss, damage, and deterioration, and integrated parcel waybill.
To move this project forward, joint marketing teams from the Postal Service and the Railways have been formed. The elimination of the slab pricing method is an innovation.
Railways and the Department of Posts have collectively modernised their tools, machinery, and handling equipment, as well as storage space, for optimal utilisation.
A Specially designed fold type box, envelope box, mesh type box, and bubble guard box made of aluminium and light weight material have been developed.
Similarly, parcel aggregation centres have been outfitted with a conveyor system as well as specially constructed rakes for effective stacking. BTU decks with palletized material that can be readily rolled are offered for easy movement.
