For The First Time, A Vessel Is Transporting 16 Container From Kolkata To Varanasi Through River Ganga

In a major boost to the inland navigation in India, a vessel carrying 16 containers has set sail from Kolkata to Varanasi through river Ganga.

The containers which belong to PepsiCo is being transported on MV RN Tagore through the National Waterway-1.

MV RN Tagore which set sail from Kolkata on Tuesday is expected to reach Varanasi in 9-10 days.

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“Container cargo transport comes with several inherent advantages. Even as it reduces the handling cost, allows easier modal shift, reduces pilferages and damage, it also enables cargo owners to reduce their carbon footprints,” the shipping ministry said in a statement.