189-Tonne Cargo Reaches Guwahati via National Waterway–2
The ODC consignment, weighing 189.260 metric tonnes, reached Pandu in Guwahati on Monday through National Waterway–2, which stretches along the Brahmaputra river. The cargo is a critical component intended for the Tata Semiconductor Assembly facility located at Morigaon in Assam.
The successful movement marks a key step in strengthening the logistics backbone required for high-technology manufacturing in the Northeast, particularly for the semiconductor sector that demands precision handling and reliable transportation.
Journey via Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route
The cargo began its journey from Diamond Harbour in West Bengal and was transported onboard the vessel MV Chitrangada. It traversed the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR), entering India through Dhubri in Assam before reaching Guwahati.
The consignment is scheduled for unloading at Silghat, from where it will be transported by road to its final destination at the Tata Semiconductor Assembly unit. This multimodal approach demonstrates seamless coordination between waterways and road transport.
Boost for Green and Cost-Effective Logistics
According to officials, the movement underscores the growing role of inland waterways as a cost-effective, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable alternative for transporting heavy and specialised cargo.
Compared to road and rail transport, inland water transport significantly reduces fuel consumption, congestion and carbon emissions, aligning with India’s broader goals of green logistics and sustainable infrastructure development.
Strategic Importance for Assam and Northeast India
The successful transportation also highlights Assam’s emerging importance as an industrial and technology hub. With improved logistics connectivity, the state is increasingly attracting large-scale investments in advanced manufacturing sectors.
The Tata Semiconductor project is among the flagship initiatives aimed at positioning India as a global semiconductor manufacturing destination, while also ensuring regional economic development in the Northeast.
IWAI’s Expanding Role in National Logistics
The Inland Waterways Authority of India has been actively promoting the use of national waterways for cargo movement by improving navigational infrastructure, terminals and vessel availability across the country.
Recent ODC movements through inland waterways demonstrate growing confidence among industries in water-based logistics.
