India launches the Enhanced Freight Transport System to transform port logistics through AI-driven automation, improving cargo efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity between ports and inland destinations.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Enhanced Freight Transport System Revolutionizes India’s Port Logistics
Photo: DMRC

Enhanced Freight Transport System and Strategic Partnership

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) joined forces with BEML Limited, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), and UMEANDUS Technologies to introduce the Enhanced Freight Transport System. This initiative combines AI, IoT, and green engineering to modernize port logistics nationwide.

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The partnership’s pilot project begins at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. DMRC will oversee operations and maintenance for 25 years, while BEML designs autonomous electric pods to move freight safely and cleanly through dedicated guideways.

UMEANDUS Technologies builds the digital architecture that links smart vehicles with real-time data, predictive analytics, and automated scheduling. DPA integrates the system with port infrastructure, preparing the concept for expansion to other maritime hubs.

Enhanced Freight Transport System and India’s Maritime Vision

The system will drastically reduce turnaround time, energy use, and logistics costs. It also enhances safety, operational reliability, and environmental performance—key goals of the Maritime India Vision 2030.

Unveiled during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, the initiative demonstrates a united commitment to digitalization and decarbonization. Officials from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways endorsed the project’s role in shaping sustainable logistics.

By combining DMRC’s infrastructure expertise, BEML’s engineering capabilities, and UMEANDUS’s AI platforms, India moves toward a smarter, cleaner, and faster freight ecosystem. The initiative positions the country as a global model for intelligent port automation.

Source: railanalysis.in

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What is the Enhanced Freight Transport System?

The Enhanced Freight Transport System is an AI-based automated cargo handling network designed to modernize India’s ports and improve real-time freight movement.

How does the Enhanced Freight Transport System improve logistics?

It reduces delays, energy consumption, and costs while ensuring safer, more efficient cargo management through digital control, predictive maintenance, and zero-emission operations.

Which organizations are developing the Enhanced Freight Transport System?

The project is led by DMRC, BEML, DPA, and UMEANDUS Technologies, each contributing expertise in infrastructure, automation, and digital innovation.

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