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Jawaharlal Nehru Port
- 27 Jan 2025
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The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) or Nhava Sheva Port is set to become India’s first port to achieve a global ranking by handling 10 million TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) per year by 2027.
- In 2024, JNPA handled a record 7.05 million TEUs, operating at over 90% capacity, with an 11% year-on-year growth.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP):
- Located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra and was commissioned in 1989.
- Key Features:
- India’s First Landlord Major Port: Fully adopts the landlord port model.
- Container Terminals: Operates 5 container terminals, including Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT), Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT), and Gateway Terminals India Pvt (GTIPL).
- Planned Satellite port at Vadhavan port and dry ports at Jalna and Wardha to enhance connectivity and trade efficiency.
Ports in India:
- India has 12 major ports (13th major port under construction is Vadhvan port, Mumbai) and over 200 minor and intermediate ports.
- India's maritime sector handles 95% of trade by volume and 70% by value.
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