New Delhi, August 3, 2026: Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), India’s premier multimodal logistics and container transport company, has officially welcomed Ajit Kumar Panda as its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) with effect from August 1, 2026.
A distinguished Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer, Panda takes over the leadership after serving as Director (Projects & Services) at CONCOR, where he played a key role in advancing strategic infrastructure initiatives and operational development.

Soon after assuming office, the new CMD chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the company’s senior leadership team, including Regional Heads, to assess ongoing projects, discuss future priorities, and outline a roadmap for accelerated growth.
Bringing decades of expertise in railway operations, multimodal logistics, infrastructure planning, and supply chain management, Panda is expected to steer CONCOR into a new era of innovation and operational excellence. His leadership is likely to focus on strengthening the company’s nationwide logistics network, enhancing customer-centric services, accelerating digital transformation, expanding terminal infrastructure, and promoting sustainable logistics solutions.
As India’s leading integrated logistics service provider, CONCOR continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the country’s trade ecosystem and freight movement. Under Panda’s stewardship, the company aims to further improve supply chain efficiency, strengthen multimodal connectivity, and contribute significantly to India’s economic development and logistics modernization.
