Kandla: Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has commissioned and tested an indigenously developed mobility solution designed for cargo transportation. The prototype of the advanced transportation system, based on Linear Induction Motor (LIM) technology, was developed by TuTr Hyperloop Pvt. Ltd., a deep-tech startup incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).

Following the successful trial, DPA Kandla is now planning to upgrade the system to a Magnetic Levitation (Maglev) platform. As part of a collaborative partnership, TuTr Hyperloop will carry out a Maglev technology demonstration at Kandla Port, marking the next phase in the deployment of advanced mobility solutions at Indian ports.

The successful LIM demonstration has validated India’s capability to design, develop and deploy high-performance electromagnetic propulsion systems tailored for port logistics and industrial mobility. Through this initiative, DPA Kandla has emerged as the first port in the country to actively integrate and demonstrate advanced indigenous technologies.

Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, said, “Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, is firmly committed to adopting future-ready, indigenous technologies that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The successful LIM demonstration by IIT Madras–based TuTr Hyperloop is a testament to India’s growing technological self-reliance under the Make in India initiative and the Viksit Bharat vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Deendayal Port, Kandla, is proud to lead the way among Indian ports by supporting the upcoming Magnetic Levitation demonstration, aligning with our long-term vision of developing smart, sustainable and globally competitive port infrastructure.”

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Aravind S. Bharadwaj, Co-Founder of TuTr Hyperloop, said, “The successful demonstration of Linear Induction Motor technology at Deendayal Port is a proud milestone for Indian deep-tech innovation. Advancing towards a Magnetic Levitation demonstration is a natural progression in our roadmap to develop world-class, indigenous mobility solutions for ports and logistics.”