What is CONCOR and how can exporters use it?
CONCOR is a Government of India company under the Ministry of Railways. It is India’s largest multimodal logistics service provider, mainly handling containerized cargo for imports and exports.
To simply put, CONCOR moves export–import containers using rail + road, and provides ICD/CFS facilities for customs clearance. CONCOR is a multimodal logistics company, with Road and Rail facilities.
What does CONCOR do?
- Road and Rail transport of containers across India
- Operates ICDs (Inland Container Depots) and CFSs (Container Freight Stations)
- Handles EXIM cargo (Import & Export) and Domestic cargo
- Works with shipping lines, exporters, importers, CHAs, freight forwarders
Importance of CONCOR for Exporters and Importers
- Reduces port congestion
- Faster movement of containers from factory to port
- Customs clearance possible at ICDs near your location
- Cost-effective compared to long-distance road transport
Benefits of Using Rail for transportation
- Customs Clearance Near Factory
- Rail-Based Container Movement (Cost Effective)
- Reduced Port Congestion & Faster Port Exit
- End-to-End Logistics Ecosystem
- Connectivity to All Major Ports
- FMLM Facility (First Mile; Last Mile facility)
- Bonded Warehouses
Who should use CONCOR ICD?
- MSME exporters
- Hinterland manufacturers
- Bulk & containerized cargo exporters
- Importers needing fast port evacuation
Important Tip:
Use CONCOR when your shipment is planned, FCL, and inland.
Avoid CONCOR when shipment is urgent, small, or port-adjacent.
When NOT to Use CONCOR ICD
1. Very Small / LCL Shipments
2. Urgent / Time-Critical Shipments
3. Cargo Located Very Close to Port
4. Highly Specialized Cargo
5. Peak Season Congestion
6. When Shipping Line Does Not Support ICD
7. Very Short Port Lead Time
8. Export Incentive Compliance Needs Port Examination
How can an Exporter Use CONCOR? EXAMPLE
There is an exporter in Vadodara:
- Stuffing of container at CONCOR ICD
- Customs clearance at ICD
- Container moves by rail to Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
- Loaded on vessel / ship for export
Here we give you a list of CONCOR from where export Import can be done. This list if of important CONCOR ICDs.
(This is not a complete list.)
