Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority Achieves Record 6.43 Mn TEUs Throughput
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, achieved a remarkable feat by achieving its highest-ever throughput of 6.43 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) during the fiscal year 2023-24.
Surpassing the previous year's throughput of 6.05 million TEUs, this milestone marks a significant milestone in the port's continued growth trajectory. Notably, this achievement reflects a notable 6.27 per cent increase in total throughput compared to the corresponding period last year.
During the period from April 2023 to March 2024, JNPA handled a total traffic volume of 85.82 million tonnes, signifying a 2.33 per cent increase over the previous financial year's traffic of 83.86 million tonnes.
Of this, container traffic accounted for 78.13 million tonnes, while bulk cargo accounted for 7.70 million tonnes, compared to 76.19 million tonnes and 7.67 million tonnes, respectively, during the corresponding period of the previous year.
Breakdown of container traffic reveals that BMCT handled 2.03 million TEUs, APMT handled 1.59 million TEUs, NSICT handled 1.13 million TEUs, NSIGT handled 1.11 million TEUs, NSFT handled 0.56 million TEUs, and NSDT handled 7,978 TEUs.
Commenting on this achievement, Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman of JNPA, expressed pride in reaching this significant milestone, emphasising the port's commitment to becoming a premier gateway for EXIM trade. He attributed the success to the dedicated efforts of the team and highlighted initiatives such as the centralised parking plaza and single window clearance, which enhance the ease of doing business. He also thanked partners and stakeholders for their support.
Established on 26 May 1989, JNPA has evolved into a leading container-handling port in India. Currently operating five container terminals and boasting state-of-the-art infrastructure across 277 hectares of land, JNPA plays a pivotal role in boosting export-oriented industries in India.
