Western Coalfields Industrial Limited (WCIL) has officially commenced operations at the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (WCGD) in Morbi, Gujarat. The terminal spans over 42 acres and is designed as a state-of-the-art multimodal logistics platform capable of handling cargo movement via both road and rail, using Container Rake and Wagon Rake systems. With today's flag off, the terminal moves from operational readiness to full commercial activation, marking a significant milestone in WCIL's expansion strategy.
The terminal is strategically positioned to serve some of Gujarat's most vital industrial clusters. The facility is expected to significantly benefit the salt industry of the Maliya belt, one of the country's leading salt producing regions. The terminal will also support the logistics needs of the ceramics industry of Morbi, which produces around 5 million tonnes of ceramic products annually and caters to more than 80% of India's domestic demand. Additionally, the facility is designed to serve the chemicals, agriculture, fertiliser, and MSME sectors operating in the region, positioning it as a critical logistics hub for Gujarat's industrial ecosystem.
The Gujarat flag off comes only days after WCIL inaugurated its General Cargo Terminal (GCT) at the GCD Yard of the Kolkata Dock System under the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA) on Friday, 11th September 2026. Developed and operated by WCIL under a 15-year agreement with SMPA, the Kolkata facility is designed to handle dry bulk, break-bulk and all container categories, with Phase I fully operational from launch. This marks the Company's first operational base on India's east coast, significantly expanding WCIL's geographical footprint. Together, the Kolkata and Morbi terminals strengthen WCIL's rail-linked presence across the country's critical East-West freight corridor.
