In a breakthrough for cold chain logistics in India’s North-East, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has successfully flagged off its first-ever Ice Battery Truck movement from Bakakhat, Kaziranga (Assam) to Ahmednagar, Maharashtra — covering a distance of 2,700 km.
The initiative is seen as a big leap toward boosting farm-to-market connectivity for perishable goods and enhancing the export potential of agri products from the region.
Key Highlights:
- First Ice Battery Truck deployment by CONCOR in North-East India.
- Carried turmeric for IVC Agrovet Pvt Ltd, maintaining precise temperature control throughout the journey.
- Operated in collaboration with APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority).
- Reinforces CONCOR's commitment to cold chain expansion and agri-logistics innovation in the region.
- Marks a new era for sustainable cold chain transport, reducing dependency on diesel-based refrigeration.
- Supports India’s agri-export ambitions, especially for high-value produce from the North-East.
This landmark move showcases CONCOR’s capability to integrate advanced logistics technology with India’s unique agricultural supply chains — paving the way for more efficient, eco-friendly, and scalable cold chain infrastructure.