India flagged off its first direct container freight train carrying 1,225 tonnes of canola agricultural cargo from Kolkata Port directly to transit dry ports in Nepal.
The dedicated rail freight service establishes a streamlined trade corridor connecting Indian maritime ports to Nepalese commercial hubs, eliminating multiple road transshipment steps along the border.
Customs officials confirmed that direct rail containerization significantly reduces transit turnaround times and lowers transport logistics costs for bilateral trade.
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Sources:
https://indianexpress.com/archive/2026/07/28/