<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">In a significant development for

the maritime and logistics sector, Shri Sanjay Swarup, Chairman &amp; Managing

Director of Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), held a high-level meeting

with Shri Mahesh Sivaswamy, Founder &amp; Chairman of Transworld Group. The

discussions, which took place this week, centered on forging a strategic

alliance to enhance overseas and coastal shipping connectivity, marking a major

step in strengthening India’s logistics ecosystem.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The partnership aims to leverage

CONCOR’s extensive inland logistics network alongside Transworld Group’s robust

international shipping presence to provide seamless, end-to-end supply chain

solutions for global trade.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>Focus on Multimodal

Integration and Coastal Growth<o:p></o:p></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The deliberation between the two

organizations touched upon several high-impact areas for the industry:<o:p></o:p></p>

<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">

<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;

tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><b>Strengthening Coastal Shipping:</b> Both sides

explored opportunities to develop dedicated coastal shipping corridors,

aimed at promoting a modal shift from road to sea for domestic cargo.<o:p></o:p></li>

<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;

tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><b>Overseas Connectivity:</b> The meeting

highlighted the potential for joint ventures in international shipping to

expand India’s footprint across global trade corridors.<o:p></o:p></li>

<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;

tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><b>Optimized Vessel Deployment:</b> Discussions

included the strategic positioning of vessels to improve turnaround times

and increase operational reliability for exporters and importers.<o:p></o:p></li>

</ul>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>Digitalization and Operational

Excellence<o:p></o:p></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">A key theme of the meeting was

the adoption of innovative logistics practices to drive efficiency:<o:p></o:p></p>

<ol style="margin-top:0cm" start="1" type="1">

<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;

tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><b>Digitalization:</b> Both parties emphasized the

role of digital platforms in ensuring real-time visibility and

transparency across the supply chain.<o:p></o:p></li>

<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;

tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><b>Sustainability:</b> The collaboration is

expected to support the vision of promoting coastal shipping as a

sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional transport

methods.<o:p></o:p></li>

<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;

tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><b>Last-Mile Connectivity:</b> Emphasis was placed

on enhancing last-mile solutions for EXIM (Export-Import) cargo, ensuring

that cargo reaches its final destination with minimal delay.<o:p></o:p></li>

</ol>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">This high-level engagement

between CONCOR and Transworld Group reflects a growing trend of public-private

synergy in the shipping sector. By combining inland rail strength with maritime

expertise, this alliance is poised to reduce overall logistics costs and

decongest major ports. As India continues its push toward becoming a global

logistics hub, such strategic industry partnerships will be the primary driver

of trade competitiveness and efficiency in the years to come.<o:p></o:p></p>