UltraTech Cement Limited takes the milestone step, becoming the first Indian cement company to harness the efficiency of inland waterways for the transportation of gypsum.

UltraTech Cement Limited has embarked on a pilot project to transport mineral gypsum via National Waterway 1 (Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system) in a consignment that was flagged off by the Minister of Shipping, Ports, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. This is the first cement company in India to use National Waterway 1 for gypsum transport at scale. The consignment is being shipped from Haldia port in West Bengal to Gaighat terminal in Patna, Bihar, and will reduce carbon emissions and decongest roads and rail routes. UltraTech’s participation in the pilot supports the government’s efforts to promote the use of inland waterways in the country. The company’s Managing Director, K C Jhanwar, stated that the project is part of UltraTech’s shift towards sustainable logistics practices and commitment to green logistics as an enabler to achieve its Net Zero goal by 2050. This initiative is expected to benefit the environment and the economy.