IWAI moves 189-tonne over-dimensional cargo on Brahmaputra for Tata's semiconductor unit in Assam
An over-dimensional cargo consignment of 189.26 tonnes for the Tata Semiconductor Assembly at Morigaon reached Pandu in Guwahati, Assam, via National Waterway-2 on 10 February 2026, the Inland Waterways Authority of India said.
Summary
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) said an Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) consignment weighing 189.260 tonnes, meant for the Tata Semiconductor Assembly at Morigaon, reached Pandu in Guwahati, Assam, on 10 February 2026 via National Waterway-2 (Brahmaputra). The cargo began its journey at Diamond Harbour and is being carried by MV Chitrangada through the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route via Dhubri, for unloading at Silghat. IWAI said the movement shows inland waterways as a cost-effective and green option for heavy and specialised cargo.
Key facts
- Date
- 10 February 2026 (reached Pandu, Guwahati)
- Cargo
- 189.260-tonne over-dimensional consignment
- Destination
- Tata Semiconductor Assembly, Morigaon, Assam
- Waterway
- National Waterway-2 (Brahmaputra)
- Route
- Diamond Harbour → Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route via Dhubri → Silghat
- Vessel
- MV Chitrangada
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The 189-tonne over-dimensional cargo moved by IWAI in February 2026 was meant for a semiconductor facility at which place in Assam?
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Correct answer: D — Morigaon
Its final destination is the Tata Semiconductor Assembly at Morigaon.
The over-dimensional cargo for Assam's semiconductor unit travelled on National Waterway-2. NW-2 is on which river?
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Correct answer: A — Brahmaputra
National Waterway-2 is the Brahmaputra; the cargo reached Pandu, Guwahati, and will be unloaded at Silghat.