<p class="MsoNormal">Supply chain integrator <b>DP World</b> has been recognized

as India's <b>'Best Rail Freight Service Provider'</b> for the second

consecutive year at the National Logistics Excellence Awards (<b>LEAPS Awards</b>).

The industrial award was presented by Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of

Commerce &amp; Industry, at a dedicated ministry ceremony convened at Vanijya

Bhawan in New Delhi.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Infrastructure Capacity and Network Scope<o:p></o:p></b></p>

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

<li class="MsoNormal"><b>The

Institutional Framework</b>: The Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and

Performance Shield (LEAPS) is a flagship initiative spearheaded by the <b>Department

for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)</b> under the

Ministry of Commerce and Industry to benchmark exceptional performance

standards across the domestic logistics ecosystem.<o:p></o:p></li>

<li class="MsoNormal"><b>Asset

Fleet Scale</b>: The multi-year recognition highlights the scale of DP

World’s private rail cargo footprint. The operator's pan-India network has

expanded to encompass <b>8 private rail freight terminals</b>, an active

fleet of <b>over 90 container rakes</b>, and a dedicated asset pool of <b>more

than 16,000 containers</b> configured with double-stack capabilities.<o:p></o:p></li>

<li class="MsoNormal"><b>Corridor

Connectivity</b>: The logistics network focuses heavily on optimizing

port-to-hinterland connectivity, linking deep-water maritime gateway hubs

directly with manufacturing and industrial clusters across key

import-export (EXIM) transit loops.<o:p></o:p></li>

</ul>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Policy Integration and Operational Alignment<o:p></o:p></b></p>

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

<li class="MsoNormal"><b>National

Priorities</b>: The operational expansion is closely structured around the

Government of India’s <b>PM GatiShakti National Master Plan</b> and the <b>National

Logistics Policy (NLP)</b>, prioritizing systemic cost optimization and

the elimination of regional freight transit bottlenecks.<o:p></o:p></li>

<li class="MsoNormal"><b>Multimodal

Synchronization</b>: Adhendru Jain, Chief Executive Officer of Rail &amp;

Inland Terminals (SCO) at DP World, confirmed that the operational

strategy will continue to accelerate technology-led multimodal frameworks.

The system integrates rail, coastal shipping, and last-mile road links

supported by digital tracking loops to streamline domestic container

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

</ul>