KSH launches Pune's first dedicated empty container yard
The 15-acre facility near the Mumbai-Pune Expressway handles up to 100,000 TEUs annually.
KSH Distriparks has inaugurated Pune’s first dedicated empty container yard, marking a new addition to the region’s container logistics infrastructure. The facility is located 8 km from the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and spans 15 acres. It is designed to improve the availability and circulation of empty containers for importers, exporters, shipping lines, and logistics partners operating in and around Pune.
The launch addresses a gap in the Chakan-Talegaon industrial belt, which has seen growth in warehousing, automotive manufacturing, and export activity. Despite rising trade volumes, the region has lacked a dedicated facility for empty container handling, leading to delays in turnaround times and added operational challenges. The new yard integrates container storage, maintenance, and support services at a single location to enable faster container release and return.
The facility supports a range of operations, including empty container storage and handling, washing, repair, and maintenance. It also provides parking capacity for about 60 trailers and car carriers. The yard uses paver block flooring to support container stacking and vehicle movement. Security systems include boundary walls, CCTV surveillance, and controlled access.
A car pre-delivery inspection centre has been set up within the yard to support exporters of completely built units. The centre allows inspection, washing, loading, and lashing of vehicles at one location, reducing handling stages and transit time.
The yard has a handling capacity of about 500 TEUs per day and around 15,000 TEUs per month, with an annual capacity of up to 100,000 TEUs. KSH Distriparks plans to introduce a yard management system to improve visibility, planning, and container movement within the facility.
“Our Empty Yard has been a vision we've carried for a while, born out of our deep understanding of Pune's logistics landscape and the region's tremendous growth potential,” said Malcolm D'Souza, Chief Executive Officer, KSH Distriparks. “We understand the nuances of container movement here, and this yard is our commitment to making that movement faster, simpler, and more efficient for shipping lines, logistics partners, and exporters alike.”
KSH Distriparks operates container logistics services for importers, exporters, and shipping lines. The company runs an Inland Container Depot in Talegaon, Maharashtra, and is connected to industrial corridors supporting trade and manufacturing activity.