JNPA handled 639,336 TEUs in August 2024 an all-time high monthly container traffic at Port

MUMBAI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – India’s Best Performing Port, has witnessed an exceptional operational performance in August 2024. It has again set new benchmarks in the port performance. Driven by impressive export growth of 19.22% in comparison with Aug-2023, JNPA handled 639,336 TEUs in August 2024 which is an all-time high monthly container traffic at Port, surpassing the previous highest of 603,217 TEUs handled in July 2024.

Key Highlights of August 2024:

• BMCT & APMT achieving new peaks, handled 202,071 TEUs & 192,137 TEUS respectively, which are their all-time highest monthly container volume handling since inception.
• JNPA handled 639,336 TEUs of containers & 7.89 Million Tonnes of total cargoin Aug-2024 which is higher by 15.14% & 7.62% respectively as compared to traffic in Aug-2023.
• During August 2024, JNPA handled 593 container rakes and 94,466 TEUs, compared to 550 rakes and 89,694 TEUs during the corresponding period in the previous financial year.

Highlights YTD 2024-2025:

• JNPA handled 2,930,700 TEUs of containers & 37.42 Million Tonnes of total cargo from Apr-2024 to Aug-2024 which is higher by 12.73% & 6.20% respectively as compared to the corresponding period in the previous financial year.
• From April 2024 to August 2024, JNPA handled 2,657 container rakes and 422,465 TEUs as compared to 2,591 rakes and 415,287 TEUs during the corresponding period in the previous financial year.

JNPA’s steady growth rate is an indicator that all of its terminals are running effectively and in line with international standards. By offering end-to-end logistics solutions in a sustainable manner, our ongoing efforts and initiatives seek to give the sector a smooth EXIM experience.

August Recap and Insights

● Foundation Stone Laid for Vadhvan Port by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
● Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways visited JNPA
○ Inaugurated three rejuvenated lakes at JNPA.
○ Performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the fourth lake in Jaskhar village.
○ Groundbreaking ceremony for the Smart SEZ.
○ Planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative.
○ Issued Letters of Intent (LoIs) to concessionaires of JNPA SEZ for the eAuction conducted in Phase 2.
○ Issued the award of the date of concession to JSW Infrastructure Limited for constructing the Additional Liquid Cargo Berth.
○ MoU signed between JNPA and REC for loan disbursement to support infrastructure projects.
○ MoU signed between Gateway Terminals India (GTI) and JNPA for implementing shore power supply for vessels.
○ Launched the Vadhvan Skilling Program’s WhatsApp ChatBot.
● Program and Initiatives
○ Celebrated World Photography Day in collaboration with PAR Excellence Academy and Raigad Photographers and Videographers Association to capture JNPA’s biodiversity.
○ Inaugurated electric trucks and charging stations during the Independence Day celebration.
○ Conducted a CSR drive, supporting 22 NGOs and charitable organizations.
● Delegation Visits:
○ Hosted visits by BAI Team One and delegates from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

● Awards and Recognitions
○ Awarded the ‘Best Shipping Port’ at the India Cargo Awards 2024.

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.