DMRC to develop automated cargo system at Kandla Port

30 Oct 2025 CW Team

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has expanded its consultancy portfolio into the port sector with a new agreement to develop an automated cargo handling system at Kandla Port in Gujarat.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday between DMRC, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Umeandus Technology Private Limited, and BEML Limited to design and implement a Real-Time Automated Cargo Evacuation System (e-FTS) at the DPA.

According to DMRC, the project will begin as a pilot initiative. During the operations and maintenance phase, DMRC will oversee the system for 25 years. The specific roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder will be detailed in a “Definitive Agreement” to be signed later.

The e-FTS is an advanced freight transport and logistics solution integrating artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The system aims to enhance cargo handling efficiency while reducing costs and environmental impact.

Officials stated that the new system will significantly cut down the time and expenses associated with conventional cargo movement. DMRC also noted that similar smart cargo systems could be deployed across other ports and industrial hubs, tailored to site-specific needs.

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