Biratnagar ICP Receives First Containerized Cargo Train from Kolkata

The Biratnagar Integrated Check Post (ICP) in eastern Nepal received its first-ever containerized cargo train from Kolkata, India.

This train carried 40 containers of canola grain, a raw material for Swastik Oil Industries.

The service was made possible by an amendment to the Nepal-India Transit Treaty, which now allows both bulk and container cargo to be transported by rail.

The rail service is expected to reduce logistics costs by 20 to 30 percent, benefiting Nepali importers and industries.

The inaugural service was flagged off by Nepal's Consul General in Kolkata and officials from Kolkata Customs, Kolkata Port, and CONCOR.

This development is expected to facilitate trade and strengthen the competitiveness of Nepali industries.