New Delhi, Delhi, 24th of March 2026 : New Delhi, March 24, 2026: A high-value consignment of granulated blast furnace slag along with TMT bars reached Pandu iGuwahati via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, highlighting the growing efficiency of inland waterways.

Shipped by Tata Steel Ltd., Kolkata, for Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Guwahati, the cargo comprised 23,980 bags weighing around 1,199 MT, along with 300 MT of TMT bars. It was transported via Tug MV Trishul along with barges D.B. Dikhu and D.B. Ajay.
The successful movement underscores the increasing use of inland waterways for bulk cargo, improving logistics efficiency and regional connectivity, with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) playing a key role in enabling such seamless operations.

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