Rail-sea-rail options can cut costs and turnaround time of the key commodity

The draft national coal logistics plan announced recently, emphasizes developing the country’s coastal shipping network, particularly along the south and west coasts, to lower freight costs and delivery time of the key commodity, the mainstay of India’s power generation. “Rail-sea-rail options for south and west coast coal traffic must be taken up to decrease the total landed cost of coal supply to those regions. Investments in port capacity and last leg railway lines are envisaged,” the plan suggested.