Hyderabad: Sri City-based Kobelco India said it has shipped a major consignment of excavators to Jaipur, Rajasthan on Monday. The shipment, comprising 35 excavators, marked the first-ever direct train shipment of “Made @ Sri City” industrial products from Tada railway station.

Emphasising on the growing demand for shipping consignments through rail transportation to northern India, a Kobelco representative said, “We have opted for this service to transport our excavators and other large machinery due to cost savings of up to 20 per cent. Additionally, this mode of shipping helps reduce carbon emissions compared to road transport via individual trucks. This aligns with our ‘Go Green Initiative’.”

Highlighting the advantages of using Tada’s rail shipment services, Dr Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder Managing Director, Sri City, said, “We have been advocating for improved cargo handling facilities, a container zone, and enhanced infrastructure at Tada station. This will make it more convenient for businesses to ship their products, while also providing substantial business opportunities for the railway department.”

“These enhancements collectively lead to a more streamlined and cost-effective logistics process for industries in Sri City and neighbouring industrial hubs,” Dr Sannareddy pointed out.

He further added that shipping from Tada railway station presents several benefits for industries in Sri City, including its proximity to the industrial hub, which cuts transportation costs to the railhead. The short distance allows for quick and efficient cargo transfer, reducing turnaround time and improving supply chain efficiency.