Container Corporation of India awards ₹461.55 crore in new contracts to boost freight capacity

In a major step toward strengthening India’s containerized rail logistics network, the Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) has announced the placement of multiple strategic orders totaling ₹461.55 crore. The new contracts, spread across wagon leasing and equipment procurement, underscore CONCOR’s continued efforts to enhance freight capacity, operational efficiency, and multimodal logistics capability across its pan-India network.

According to details released by the company, CONCOR has entered into three significant agreements with leading industry players — Touax Texmaco Railcar Leasing Pvt Ltd, GATX India Pvt Ltd, and TIL Ltd — covering the supply of wagons, brake vans, and reach stackers over the coming months.

The largest of these contracts, worth ₹236.88 crore, has been awarded to GATX India for the supply of 12 rakes of BLSS wagons equipped with Brake Van Type BVCM. These will be provided on an operating lease for a period of 10 years. The BLSS (Bogie Low-sided Steel) wagons are designed specifically for efficient and secure container transport, providing greater payload flexibility and operational safety.

Another major order, valued at ₹157.92 crore, has been placed with Touax Texmaco Railcar Leasing Pvt Ltd for the supply of 8 rakes of BLSS wagons, also with Brake Van Type BVCM, on a 10-year operating lease. The leasing model allows CONCOR to expand its fleet quickly without large upfront capital expenditure, ensuring greater financial flexibility while meeting growing market demand for containerized rail movement.

In addition to rolling stock, CONCOR has awarded a ₹66.75 crore contract to TIL Ltd for the design, manufacture, supply, and commissioning of 25 loaded reach stackers (RSTs). These heavy-duty machines play a critical role in handling loaded containers at terminals, facilitating faster turnaround and improved yard management.

The new equipment and leased assets are expected to significantly expand CONCOR’s operational fleet, enhance intermodal connectivity, and improve service reliability across its network of inland container depots (ICDs) and terminals.

Industry analysts view these investments as part of CONCOR’s broader modernization drive, aligning with India’s National Logistics Policy and the PM Gati Shakti initiative, which emphasize logistics efficiency, cost competitiveness, and sustainability. By ramping up its fleet and handling capabilities, CONCOR aims to strengthen its leadership in containerized rail transport and support India’s growing export-import trade through faster, more reliable logistics solutions.