V.O. Chidambaranar Port’s state-of-the-art Marshalling Yard at Tuticorin has enabled the rail dispatch of 100 VinFast electric vehicles to Ballabhgarh, Haryana, marking a proud logistics milestone in the port’s growing automobile handling capabilities.
How were the vehicles transported?
The consignment was moved aboard the newly introduced NMG, or Newly Modified Goods, wagons, reflecting the port’s push to adopt modern rail infrastructure for automobile logistics. The dispatch was flagged off in the presence of Sanjiv Garg, IRTS, former additional member, Railway Board, Sriram V, IRTS, Former Director, IRCTC, along with officials from VinFast and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority.
What infrastructure supported this dispatch?
The Marshalling Yard, developed across 16.25 acres, is equipped with dedicated RCC loading platforms, internal road infrastructure and seamless rail connectivity, providing industry with a modern, efficient gateway for cargo movement.
What does this milestone signal for VOC Port’s capabilities?
The dispatch demonstrates the port’s growing capability to support automobile logistics, multimodal connectivity and faster cargo evacuation through purpose-built infrastructure, reinforcing its role as a key node in India’s automotive supply chain.
What does this mean for VOC Port’s broader logistics vision?
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority said it remains committed to building the logistics capacity needed to power India’s manufacturing and mobility ambitions, positioning the port to support growing volumes of electric vehicle and automobile cargo moving through rail-linked, multimodal infrastructure.
