The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has achieved a major milestone in port digitalisation by launching an indigenous, paperless Harbour Management System (HMS) along with an independent in-house Vessel Traffic Service (iVTS). Developed in collaboration with the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), the HMS integrates vessel scheduling, pilotage, resource management, IoT […]
Gaurav Dayal appointed as Chairperson of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
Senior IAS officer Gaurav Dayal, belonging to the 2004 batch of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Navi Mumbai, at the Joint Secretary level.Dayal’s appointment is expected to bring strategic leadership and operational excellence to India’s premier port, enhancing its role in the nation’s […]
VPPL to build Toll-Free service road for Vadhvan Port Access, boosting local growth
Vadhvan: Vadhvan Port Project Ltd (VPPL), India’s 13th major port, has announced a major infrastructure initiative: the construction of a dedicated two-lane service road to support both port operations and the local community. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is acquiring land for the broader NH-248S highway, which will link the port to the […]
JNPA starts FY25 with robust growth: 21.28% surge in container traffic
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s top-performing port, has set an impressive tone for FY25 by recording a 21.28% year-on-year growth in container traffic for April 2025. The port handled 667,922 TEUs, along with 8.44 million tonnes of total cargo—marking a 17.81% increase from April 2024. BMCT terminal posted a record throughput of 229,848 TEUs, […]
JNPA hosts her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), recognized as India’s Best Performing Port, had the privilege of hosting Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, Representative of His Majesty the King, during her official visit to India. Accompanied by a distinguished business delegation, she was warmly welcomed by Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairperson of JNPA and […]
JNPA achieves 9.14% growth in February 2025, strengthens position as India’s leading port
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), recognized as India’s best-performing port, recorded a 9.14% growth in container handling in February 2025, processing 616,164 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). This marks a significant rise compared to February 2024. From April 2024 to February 2025, JNPA handled a total of 6,629,242 TEUs, reflecting a remarkable 13.60% year-on-year growth. Key […]
JNPA’s GTI hosts naming ceremony for Maersk’s Dual-Fuel Methanol Vessel
AP Moller-Maersk (Maersk) held the naming ceremony of its latest dual-fuel methanol-powered vessel at Gateway Terminals India Pvt Ltd (GTI), a major container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), on February 28, 2025. This marks the first time a global shipping line has conducted such an event in India, reinforcing the country’s importance in […]
Secretary-General, IMO, visits JNPA to discuss global maritime sustainability
Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s Best Performing Port, on February 19, 2025. His visit was part of a broader tour focused on promoting sustainability in the global maritime sector. During his visit, he engaged in discussions with Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairperson of […]
JNPA and NMDC join forces for Vadhvan Port development
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NMDC Group PJSC to develop the Vadhvan Port Project. With an estimated investment of Rs. 21,000 crore, the project aims to transform Vadhvan Port into a global maritime hub. The collaboration highlights India’s commitment to enhancing port infrastructure and strengthening its position […]