Car and truck carrier service starts between Gujarat and Mangaluru ports

Mangaluru: New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) on Friday introduced Car carrier service between Gujarat and Mangaluru by sailing out the pure car and truck carrier – MV Dresden to Cochin after discharging Tata cars and loaded trucks at the port. The vessel will be plying between Gujarat-Mangaluru-Kochi-Ennore. These cars are brought for the Tata car dealers of Mangaluru and Udupi. Unique feature of this vessel is that loaded trucks and cars can be driven into the vessel and driven out once it reaches its final destination. Coastal service between Mangaluru and Gujarat will contribute substantial savings to the car manufactures and truck operators by way of reduced fuel consumption, reduced wear and tear of vehicles and toll charges, and bring down the delays in border crossing and risk of long-distance driving. The service is taken up by M/s Sical Logistics . The car dealers and truck operators can make use of this facility by availing 80% discount on vessel related charges and also the benefit of security, safety and time.