Adani ICD Malur, in collaboration with Maersk Line, has successfully inaugurated its First Import Block Train for the world leading automobile manufacturer Volvo Group, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and multimodal logistics.
The inaugural import block train, connecting Adani Ennore Port to Adani ICD Malur, represents a major step towards building a faster, reliable and environmentally responsible supply chain for the automotive sector in South India.
To commemorate this milestone, Mr Kuruvilla Varghese, Head – Pan India Sales & Marketing, and Mr Lakshmi Narayanan S., Terminal Head – ICD Malur, along with their teams, hosted a celebratory event in Bengaluru. The ceremony was attended by senior representatives from Volvo Group, Maersk Line, Customs and key logistics partners.
The event commenced with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony led by Mr Jitendra Velingkar and Mr Anders Gustafsson from Volvo Group; Mr Manjunath, Assistant Commissioner of Customs; Mr Girija Sankar and Major Jyoti Joshi Mitter from Maersk Line, followed by the formal flag off of the block train.
This initiative underscores the collective green vision of the Adani Group, Maersk Line and Volvo Group, with a strong focus on reducing carbon emissions through enhanced rail connectivity and sustainable logistics solutions. Rail based transportation significantly lowers the carbon footprint while improving transit time, reliability and cost efficiency.
Industry leaders expressed strong confidence in Adani ICD Malur, recognising its immense potential to handle increased cargo volumes, particularly from Volvo Group and Maersk Line. The inauguration marks the beginning of a long term strategic partnership, with expectations of higher volumes and expanded business opportunities in the coming months.
Adani ICD Malur, the newest Inland Container Depot in the Bengaluru region, is rapidly emerging as a key multimodal logistics hub, strengthening trade connectivity across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Special appreciation was extended to DSV Air & Sea Pvt. Ltd., the first Import CHA, for this milestone movement, and Vibrant Freight Services for transport operations.
The journey began earlier with the inauguration of the rake at Adani Ennore Port on January 20, 2026, in the presence of Mr Cherian Abraham, Business Head Adani Ports; Mr Vivek Nair, GM, Sales; Mr Lakshmi Narayanan S., Terminal Head – ICD Malur, and the Adani team.
This landmark movement reinforces Adani ICD Malur’s commitment to sustainable growth and logistics innovation, setting the stage for many more milestone journeys ahead, emphasised a communique.
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