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Central Warehousing Corporation Plans Hyperloop Freight Pilot in Mumbai

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The Central Warehousing Corporation is initiating a hyperloop freight pilot project in Mumbai to test high-speed container logistics.

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The Central Warehousing Corporation is partnering with the startup TuTr Hyperloop to conduct a pilot project for transporting shipping containers using hyperloop technology. The trial, which is estimated to cost 23 crore rupees, aims to improve the movement of cargo between the Mumbai port and a nearby facility. This project is considered an research and development initiative, with the long-term goal of connecting ports to container freight stations for faster cargo distribution.

What to watch next

  • Progress of the technology demonstration at the CWC-CFS Logistics Park in Mumbai
  • Evaluation of the hyperloop system for coupling and transporting multiple containers
  • Future expansion of hyperloop connections between ports and inland container depots

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Santosh Sinha

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  • The important thing is that the solution should come up
    [1]The Hindu BusinessLine3h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    will work with CWC to deploy a technology demonstration project in CWC-CFS Logistics Park JNPT Mumbai. Sinha said the project should be treated as an R&D initiative and that a fixed timeline should not be imposed. “ The important thing is that the solution should come up ,” said Sinha adding, “I believe the team had cracked the solution.” CWC is also examining how such a system could eventually connect ports and container freight stations. The initial concept could involve a connection

  • I believe the team had cracked the solution.
    [1]The Hindu BusinessLine3h agoOpen at the quote ↗
    In the article

    Logistics Park JNPT Mumbai. Sinha said the project should be treated as an R&D initiative and that a fixed timeline should not be imposed. “The important thing is that the solution should come up,” said Sinha adding, “ I believe the team had cracked the solution. ” CWC is also examining how such a system could eventually connect ports and container freight stations. The initial concept could involve a connection between the port and nearby container freight stations, enabling

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Named India · Central Warehousing Corporation · Confederation of Indian Industry · Indian Institute of Technology Madras · Santosh Sinha · TuTr Hyperloop

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