Dabur, Emami, Iffco to use Varanasi's multi-modal terminal on water

IWAI expedites land acquisition for phase-2 of multi modal transport

Inland Waterways Authority of India is looking at an increased pace in business activity and infrastructure expansion at the multi-modal terminal (MMT) in Varanasi, following completion of the first phase. Officials overseeing the project claim that along with the initial cargo movers PepsiCo and Maersk, now Dabur India, Emami Agrotech and Iffco have come use the National Waterways (NW-1) and the water terminal at MMT.

“Major movements have happened from MMT at Varanasi alone. This includes cargo belonging to PepsiCo, Dabur, Iffco and Maersk Line, which is the world’s largest container shipping firm. Such major firms using NW-1 reinforces the