"We are very proud to be a part of this historic intra-costal shipment of Indian automobiles, serving India's growing automotive industry with safe, and environmentally sustainable logistics alternatives" said APM Terminals Pipavav, Managing Director, Keld Pedersen.

The Indian Ministry of Shipping's decision to relax cabotage regulations on special vessels enabled this first domestic consignment. Modal shift incentives currently under evaluation by the Government of India will further encourage shifting of domestic cargo from road to sea.  Coastal shipping is an environmentally- friendly alternative to overland transportation by truck, reducing  diesel fuel consumption and  emissions, as well as Indian roadway congestion.
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