The Indian logistics and transportation sector is currently undergoing a historic transformation. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the launch of the PM Gati Shakti master plan and the complementary National Logistics Policy have established an ambitious agenda: to substantially reduce India’s logistics costs from the present 14% of GDP to a globally competitive 8%. Achieving this objective necessitates more than infrastructure; it requires groundbreaking technological innovation in freight movement.
This commitment to innovation has received top-level endorsement, with the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, inaugurating the Road Train solution, marking a new era of efficient long-haul transportation within the country. This pioneering initiative will help India meet the demands of modern logistics.
Leading this change, SATRAC, India’s premier trailer manufacturer, has introduced a solution that not only supports but also accelerates the national mission. The launch of SATRAC road train trailers signifies an engineering advancement that redefines long-haul efficiency and establishes SATRAC as a significant participant in the Gati Shakti Programme.
The Gati Shakti initiative emphasises the need for high-capacity solutions.
What is a Road Train?
The Gati Shakti scheme focuses on infrastructure development, ensuring multimodal connectivity, and enhancing efficiency across various sectors. Its objectives are clear: to decrease costs, expedite deliveries, and increase the competitiveness of Indian enterprises.
For the road transport industry, this transformation necessitates high-capacity road train solutions to maximise utilisation of India’s expanding expressway network. Traditional transport methods are insufficient to achieve the exponential gains required to meet the 8% logistics cost target.
Recognising this requirement, SATRAC identified a critical opportunity to lead. Our product development directly addresses this efficiency gap, aligning engineering efforts with national policy objectives.
SATRAC’s engineering breakthrough: the power of multi-trailer combinations
Efficiency lies at the heart of Gati Shakti, and the solution resides in configurations capable of large-scale output.
By coupling two or more trailers and hauling them with a single prime mover, the road train concept, also known as a multi-trailer or double-trailer combination, significantly enhances payload capacity. This configuration enables operators to transport nearly double or even triple the cargo volume of traditional methods. Compared to standard trailers, road trains incur notably lower operational costs.
This innovation by SATRAC provides immediate and tangible economic benefits, directly supporting the government’s cost reduction objectives:
- Substantial cost savings: Fewer trips are required to move the same cargo, resulting in savings in fuel, manpower, and time.
- Lower cost-per-tonne-kilometre: Over extensive operational cycles, SATRAC’s multi-trailer system leads to considerably reduced costs per tonne-kilometre.
- Capacity advantage: The high-capacity trailers are essential for economies of scale on long routes.
Prioritising safety: The leading road train manufacturer.
Transporting heavier, longer vehicles across India’s varied road conditions demands an unwavering commitment to safety. At SATRAC, we believe efficiency must never compromise safety. As a leading manufacturer of road trains, we deliver robust multi-trailer solutions emphasising advanced safety engineering
- CAN Router Technology: Facilitates seamless real-time communication between the prime mover and all trailers.
- Synchronised Braking: Electronically coordinated braking ensures stable deceleration under full load.
- Enhanced Visibility: A 360-degree camera system eliminates blind spots, which is crucial for the safe operation of long configurations.
The road ahead: Tailored transport solutions
The deployment of SATRAC road trains enables more rapid responses to demand surges and supports bulk goods transportation critical for sectors such as automotive, FMCG, retail, e-commerce, and heavy industry.
As an innovative commercial vehicle trailer manufacturer, SATRAC is already exploring specialised applications. Efficiency gains are particularly significant for sectors that manage large volumes, making port logistics road trains ideal for rapid container movement from terminals, and mining road trains transformative for transporting bulk ore and raw materials through challenging terrain.
By integrating advanced engineering with a comprehensive understanding of India’s logistics environment, SATRAC has not only launched an industry-first product but also set a new standard for innovation. We are proud to lead in the PM Gati Shakti initiative, converting the vision of a connected, efficient, and cost-effective logistics network into reality. The official inauguration by Shri Nitin Gadkari underscores the national significance of this technological milestone for road trains in India.
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