Hyundai Transports 26% Of Domestic Sales Volume By Rail Freight In CY 2024

Carmaker, Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has transported 26 per cent of its total domestic wholesale volumes through rail-freight in CY'2024, accounting to 1,56,724 units from the company's Sriperumbudur, Chennai plant. This has resulted in prevention of 18,352 tons of CO2 emissions in CY'2024 by effectively optimising the share of rail freight (vs road-freight) in logistics, including utilising rail-medium for 100 per cent of dispatches to the North-East region of India.

Commenting on the achievement, Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “As the Government of India continues to upgrade the rail infrastructure with dedicated freight corridors and modern & energy efficient rolling stock ensuring faster movement of goods, HMIL remains committed to utilising rail freight to optimize its logistic operations, leading to long-term reduction in emissions.”

HMIL has cumulatively dispatched 5,37,499 units by rail in the last 4 years between CY 2021-2024, effectively preventing 63,452 tons of CO2 emissions.