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Pharma exporters eye faster cheaper shipments as Maersk launches reefer rail from Hyderabad to Mumbai

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Published on 11 May 2026
Pharma exporters eye faster cheaper shipments as Maersk launches reefer rail from Hyderabad to Mumbai

Weekly cold chain corridor could cut emissions by thousands

Maersk is rolling out its first dedicated reefer rail service linking Hyderabad’s pharmaceutical hub to Nhava Sheva Port via a cold-chain corridor. The service runs weekly, aiming to make logistics more predictable for exporters while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 3,000 tonnes annually compared with conventional options.

  • Maersk launches a dedicated reefer rail corridor for pharma cold-chain shipments
  • Hyderabad to Nhava Sheva Port will run weekly, improving schedule reliability
  • The route is projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 3,000 tonnes annually
  • Cold-chain rail could reshape trade efficiency for India’s pharma exporters
Read the full story at The Economic Times

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