JNPA signs MoU with Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl for the VPPL
MUMBAI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority – India’s Best Performing Port, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of the Vadhvan Port Project Ltd., establishing an important collaboration with Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl (TIL) on Monday, December 23, 2024. This partnership demonstrates JNPA’s dedication to improving port infrastructure in India and turning Vadhvan Port into a world-class port of the future. It was exchanged by Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman, JNPA and CMD, VPPL, and Capt. Deepak Tewari, in the presence of Dhananjay Javdekar, and Karan Tewari.
According to the Memorandum of Understanding TIL has proposed to invest an estimated ₹20,000 crore for the development of the Vadhvan Port and the surrounding ecosystem. With, Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl is demonstrating its strong commitment to India’s marine development. TIL, based out of Switzerland, has a diverse portfolio of container terminals, strategically located at key ports on the world’s major shipping routes, providing access to key mature and developing markets.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman, JNPA and CMD, VPPL, said, “The MoU with Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl marks a significant step in our vision for the Vadhvan Port, which is poised to redefine port infrastructure in India. This partnership not only reflects the confidence of global investors in India’s maritime sector but also ensures the integration of cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, and world-class infrastructure. Together, we aim to create a port ecosystem that sets new benchmarks in efficiency and innovation.”
VPPL also recently launched the Vadhvan Port Skilling Program, which is designed for the youth of the Vadhvan region. MoUs have been signed between DG Shipping and JNPA to provide skill development training through selected Maritime Training Institutes (MTIs).
About JNPA:
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is one of the premier container-handling ports in India. Since its inception on May 26, 1989, JNPA has transformed from a bulk cargo terminal into the premier container port in the country.
Currently, JNPA operates five container terminals – NSFT, NSICT, NSIGT, BMCT and APMT. The Port also has a Shallow Water Berth for general cargo. A Liquid Cargo Terminal present at the JNPA Port is managed by the BPCL-IOCL consortium. Additionally, the newly constructed coastal berth links other Indian ports and facilitates enhancing the traffic of coastal containers.
Nestled across 277 hectares of land, JNPA also operates a meticulously designed multi-product SEZ, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, to boost export-oriented industries in India.
JNPA is also developing an all-weather, deep-draft, greenfield port at Vadhvan, in Maharashtra. It is poised to be among the top 10 ports globally and will be 100% green port since its inception.