Readymix Construction Machinery Ltd has commissioned its third consecutive Bulk Cement Terminal in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The announcement was filed on September 07, 2026.
The commissioning follows a policy announced by the Indian Railways for transportation of bulk cement in tank containers across India.
The New Terminal in Mumbai
The Bulk Cement Terminal commissioned in Mumbai, Maharashtra is the third consecutive terminal set up by Readymix Construction Machinery Ltd. The facility has a storage capacity of 4,400 tons of cement. Its handling capacity is 40,000 to 45,000 tons of cement per month.
Bulk Cement Terminals receive cement transported by rail in tank containers, store it in silos, and distribute it for use in construction. Loading and unloading of cement in the tank containers takes 25 to 30 minutes.
Indian Railways Bulk Cement Transport Policy
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, announced a policy for transporting bulk cement in specialised tank containers using Indian Railways. Under the policy, a flat charge of ₹0.90 per tonne per kilometre applies for carrying bulk cement in these containers. The cement is transported in sealed, airtight tank containers.
Terminal Details At A Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Readymix Construction Machinery Ltd |
| Terminal Number | Third consecutive Bulk Cement Terminal |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Storage Capacity | 4,400 tons |
| Handling Capacity | 40,000 to 45,000 tons per month |
| Loading/Unloading Time | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Railway Freight Rate | ₹0.90 per tonne per kilometre (flat charge) |
| Filing Date | September 07, 2026 |
Conclusion
Readymix Construction Machinery Ltd has commissioned its third consecutive Bulk Cement Terminal in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with a storage capacity of 4,400 tons and a handling capacity of 40,000 to 45,000 tons per month. The terminal operates under the Indian Railways bulk cement transport policy, which sets a flat freight rate of ₹0.90 per tonne per kilometre for cement in tank containers. The filing was made on September 07, 2026.