CONCOR, JNPA partner for Vadhvan Port rail operations

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on October 29, 2025, to develop and manage common rail handling operations for container terminals at the proposed Vadhvan Port. The agreement was signed in Mumbai during India Maritime Week 2025 by sanjay swarup, chairman & managing director of CONCOR, and unmesh sharad wagh, chairman JNPA & cmd of Vadhvan Port Project Limited.

Under the MoU, CONCOR will operate as the common rail handling operator, providing expertise in rail coordination, infrastructure planning, and container handling at the common rail yard. The project is estimated to involve an investment of about ₹500 crores.

Implementation will occur in a phased manner, with a proposed commencement year of 2030. This partnership aims to enhance multimodal connectivity and develop an efficient logistics ecosystem at Vadhvan Port, supporting India's port-led growth and infrastructure development.