Amul’s 12-Hour Milk Run Reshapes Dairy Logistics
Amul and Indian Railways are transforming India’s dairy logistics network through the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) and Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) model, significantly reducing long-distance dairy transportation time and costs. According to logistics sector reports, the new system has cut freight transit time between Gujarat and North India from nearly 30 hours by road to around 12…
Amul Milk Train Reaches J&K First Time
In a historic first, a special freight train carrying dairy products from Amul has reached Jammu and Kashmir from Gujarat, marking a major milestone in strengthening dairy supply chains to the region. The train, operated by Indian Railways, comprised 20 BCN wagons loaded with approximately 1,000 tonnes of dairy products, including toned milk, milk powder,…
Summer Heat to Stress India’s Dairy Cold Chain
India’s dairy industry could face a major operational test this summer as rising temperatures and growing demand for chilled dairy products put increasing pressure on the country’s cold-chain infrastructure. Industry experts note that above-normal temperatures and longer heat spells are expected across many regions, raising the risk of spoilage and logistical challenges across the dairy…