AVG Logistics Launches Rail-Based Liquid Logistics for Safe Chemical Transportation
AVG Logistics Limited has inaugurated a new rail-based liquid logistics venture to enhance the safe and efficient transportation of bulk chemicals across India. Utilizing high-grade ISO tanks, this initiative aims to provide a reliable, cost-efficient, and environmentally sustainable alternative to road transport. With Chemplast Sanmar Limited as its first customer, the service expects annual revenues of Rs. 22-24 crore, reinforcing AVG's commitment to integrated multimodal logistics and cleaner supply chains.
AVG Logistics Limited has strategically expanded its operations by launching a new rail-based liquid logistics business vertical, focusing on the safe and efficient transportation of bulk chemicals. This initiative underscores AVG's commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, introducing high-grade ISO tank containers strictly adhering to global safety and quality standards. The first customer for this service is Chemplast Sanmar Limited.TheThe newly launched vertical is designed to transport bulk liquid chemicals across key industrial corridors, with each train capable of carrying 96 ISO tank containers, equating to approximately 3100 tons per trip. This segment is projected to generate an annual revenue of Rs. 22-24 crore, reflecting strong market demand and the commercial viability of AVG's entry into this high-growth sector.This venture significantly reinforces AVG Logistics' dedication to building an integrated liquid transportation ecosystem, addressing the evolving needs of the chemical and allied industries. It complements the company's recently imported ISO tanker fleet, enabling seamless first-mile, long-haul rail movement, and last-mile delivery while ensuring strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. AVG has also collaborated with Central Warehousing Corporation for a long-term lease of its flatbed train.By leveraging rail logistics, AVG aims to offer customers a cost-efficient, environmentally sustainable, and time-bound solution for liquid cargo movement, reducing transit times, enhancing cargo integrity, and minimizing handling risks compared to conventional road transport. This aligns with AVG's focus on sustainability, promoting lower carbon emissions, reduced congestion, and optimized fuel consumption. The company plans to progressively expand these operations, investing in specialized assets and compliance frameworks to support India's growing industrial liquid export ecosystem.
