Lucknow, Oct. 15 -- Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated the Sonik Integrated Logistics Hub and launched two new Door-to-Door Freight and Parcel Services by Indian Railways.

Addressing the event, Vaishnaw emphasised that door-to-door logistics will enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and bridge the gap between factories and rail loading/unloading points.

He highlighted that under this model, industries can ship specific container volumes without needing to fill entire rakes, while goods sheds and logistics terminals will now support container stuffing and de-stuffing for seamless operations.

The Sonik Hub, part of the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals initiative, is the first integrated logistics facility offering end-t...