New Delhi: Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has been selected for the prestigious Global Green Freight & Sustainable Transport Excellence of the Year 2026 award at the GEEF Global Sustainability Awards 2026. The recognition highlights the organisation’s contribution to promoting green freight movement, sustainable transportation and environmentally responsible freight infrastructure in India.
The achievement reinforces DFCCIL’s commitment to developing a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable logistics ecosystem while supporting India’s broader goals of sustainable economic growth and environmental responsibility.
DFCCIL Recognised for Sustainable Freight Transportation
The recognition acknowledges DFCCIL’s efforts to strengthen the sustainability of freight transportation systems and develop infrastructure that supports environmentally responsible cargo movement.
By improving rail-based freight infrastructure, DFCCIL contributes to the development of a more efficient logistics network and supports the wider adoption of sustainable transportation practices. The award also highlights the organisation’s role in advancing green infrastructure and reducing the environmental impact associated with freight movement.
The honour reflects DFCCIL’s continued focus on building a modern freight transportation system aligned with the principles of sustainable development.
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Dedicated Freight Corridors Support Green Logistics in India
Dedicated Freight Corridors are an important component of India’s efforts to modernise freight transportation, improve operational efficiency and encourage a greater shift of cargo from road to rail.
By strengthening rail-based freight infrastructure, DFCCIL helps support more sustainable logistics operations. Greater use of rail for freight movement can help reduce dependence on road-based transportation and contribute to lowering the environmental impact of the logistics sector.
The development of dedicated freight infrastructure also supports more efficient cargo movement and strengthens the capacity of India’s transportation network to meet growing logistics requirements.
GEEF Global Sustainability Awards 2026 Recognise DFCCIL’s Contribution
The selection at the GEEF Global Sustainability Awards 2026 underscores DFCCIL’s contribution to green freight movement and sustainable transportation infrastructure.
The achievement also recognises the collective efforts of the entire DFCCIL team in advancing environmentally responsible freight operations and developing infrastructure that supports long-term sustainability objectives.
The recognition further strengthens the organisation’s commitment to creating a modern, efficient and environmentally responsible freight transportation network, contributing to India’s long-term vision of sustainable economic growth and a greener logistics sector.
About DFCCIL
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It is responsible for planning, developing, operating and maintaining dedicated freight corridors to improve freight transportation efficiency, strengthen rail logistics infrastructure and support sustainable cargo movement across the country.
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