DP World, DPA and Nevomo Partner to Pilot MagRail at Deendayal Port

30 Oct 2025 CW Team

The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World, between Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, DPA, and Yuvraj Narayan, Deputy CEO and CFO, DP World, during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.

Under the agreement, the partners will design and install a 750-metre MagRail Booster pilot track at Deendayal Port to enable self-propelled, automated movement of cargo using existing rail infrastructure. The initiative aims to cut reliance on diesel locomotives, lower emissions, and boost port capacity and efficiency. A feasibility study will also explore large-scale adoption of MagRail across Indian ports in line with the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan and Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines.

Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, DPA, said, “This partnership marks an important milestone in Deendayal Port’s journey towards technological modernisation and sustainable growth. By introducing MagRail innovation in collaboration with DP World, we are taking a decisive step towards automating cargo movement and setting new standards in operational efficiency.”

Yuvraj Narayan, Deputy CEO and CFO, DP World, said, “This agreement with Deendayal Port Authority and Nevomo marks a pivotal step in reimagining how cargo moves within India’s ports. By facilitating the implementation of MagRail technology at Deendayal Port with Nevomo, we are showcasing India’s readiness to adopt next-generation logistics that are faster, safer, and more sustainable.”

Harjinder (Harj) Dhaliwal, Acting CEO, Nevomo, said, “We are proud to partner with Deendayal Port and DP World to bring the MagRail technology to India – one of the most dynamic logistics markets in the world. This collaboration demonstrates how magnetic rail systems retrofitted to existing assets can enhance infrastructure efficiency and reduce carbon emissions without costly overhauls.”

The initiative underscores DP World’s commitment to advancing India’s port modernisation through future-ready, sustainable technologies, setting a benchmark for innovation and efficiency across the maritime ecosystem.

DP World has signed an agreement with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and European deep-tech company Nevomo to deploy India’s first magnetic propulsion system for bulk cargo and container movement at Deendayal Port. The pilot will use Nevomo’s proprietary MagRail Booster technology to demonstrate automated, low-emission rail operations within a live port setting. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World, between Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, DPA, and Yuvraj Narayan, Deputy CEO and CFO, DP World, during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. Under the agreement, the partners will design and install a 750-metre MagRail Booster pilot track at Deendayal Port to enable self-propelled, automated movement of cargo using existing rail infrastructure. The initiative aims to cut reliance on diesel locomotives, lower emissions, and boost port capacity and efficiency. A feasibility study will also explore large-scale adoption of MagRail across Indian ports in line with the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan and Harit Sagar Green Port Guidelines. Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, DPA, said, “This partnership marks an important milestone in Deendayal Port’s journey towards technological modernisation and sustainable growth. By introducing MagRail innovation in collaboration with DP World, we are taking a decisive step towards automating cargo movement and setting new standards in operational efficiency.” Yuvraj Narayan, Deputy CEO and CFO, DP World, said, “This agreement with Deendayal Port Authority and Nevomo marks a pivotal step in reimagining how cargo moves within India’s ports. By facilitating the implementation of MagRail technology at Deendayal Port with Nevomo, we are showcasing India’s readiness to adopt next-generation logistics that are faster, safer, and more sustainable.” Harjinder (Harj) Dhaliwal, Acting CEO, Nevomo, said, “We are proud to partner with Deendayal Port and DP World to bring the MagRail technology to India – one of the most dynamic logistics markets in the world. This collaboration demonstrates how magnetic rail systems retrofitted to existing assets can enhance infrastructure efficiency and reduce carbon emissions without costly overhauls.” The initiative underscores DP World’s commitment to advancing India’s port modernisation through future-ready, sustainable technologies, setting a benchmark for innovation and efficiency across the maritime ecosystem.

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