The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai has become the first Indian port to cross the milestone of 10 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in container handling capacity. This landmark was achieved following the completion of the second phase of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT), boosting the port’s total capacity to approximately 10.4 million TEUs. With five fully operational container terminals, JNPA now handles over half of India’s seaborne container traffic and recorded an all-time high of 7.05 million TEUs in 2024.
JNPA Chairman Unmesh Sharad Wagh noted that while expansion at the current site is nearing saturation, plans are progressing for the development of the new Vadhavan Port to accommodate future capacity growth and northern hinterland cargo. JNPA’s success is also attributed to its robust road and rail connectivity, integration with the Dedicated Freight Corridor, and a strong focus on sustainability—including digitization, use of electric trucks, 60% renewable energy, and smart port infrastructure.
A. Priyadharshini
