MUMBAI: The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, launched its first dedicated export block train services from ICD Thar to Mundra on 20th July 2022. The first fully loaded 90-TEU train of this service was flagged off from ICD Thar by CMA CGM India and Hasti Petro Chemical & Shipping (HPCSL) team, on 20th July 2022.
With the addition of this new service, CMA CGM India now offers a weekly capacity of 1,620 TEUs via its 15 weekly block trains (Import – Export combined).
CMA CGM is focused on developing sustainable door-to-door solutions to allow customers to reduce the carbon footprint of transported goods significantly. The block train option significantly reduces CO2 emissions.
With more than 30 years of market presence in India, the CMA CGM Group is the leading market player with a strength of 4,700 staff members in India. The Group connects the country to the rest of the world with 12 services making 12 calls weekly.
Atit Mahajan, Managing Director of CMA CGM India, said “Our new dedicated service will reduce the ICD export pendency to the minimum and will connect ICD Thar and Mundra directly in 24 – 30 hours of transit time with priority handling at the port. This service will be a new benchmark in the industry with its connectivity and faster service”.