JNPA initiates Stakeholders Dialogue on Green initiatives and next-phase of port development
MUMBAI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)- India’s largest container port, organised a stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, January 06, 2025, to deliberate on green initiatives and a range of strategic constraints related to the port’s future growth and sustainability.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders including terminal operators and container
shipping lines, to exchange views on emerging trends and operational preparedness
During the interaction, discussions focused on the evolving landscape of alternative and cleaner
fuels in the global shipping industry and the potential for green-fuel-operated vessels to
increasingly call at JNPA. Stakeholders shared perspectives on infrastructure readiness and longterm planning required to support such vessels, including the feasibility of introducing various
types of fuels like LNG, Methanol, Green Hydrogen, Ammonia, etc.
Deliberations covered the port’s transition towards complete reliance on green energy, along with
plans for extensive automation across wharf, yard, gate, and rail operations to enhance efficiency,
safety, and productivity. The pilot project of the shore power supply to vessels was discussed in
detail, including the readiness of shipping lines to tap into shore power.
In line with JNPA’s commitment to decarbonisation, stakeholders examined the conversion of
conventional equipment to electric alternatives, including yard cranes and internal transport
vehicles, and shared operational insights on challenges and timelines, particularly with a view to
achieving full electrification of terminal transport systems by the end of 2026.
Addressing the stakeholders during the meeting, Shri Gaurav Dayal, IAS, Chairperson, JNPA, said,
“the port is proactively aligning its development strategy with global best practices in sustainability,
clean energy, and automation. He emphasised that continuous engagement with stakeholders is
essential to ensure clear communication, address foreseen constraints promptly, and eliminate any
potential gaps, while enabling JNPA to remain future-ready and maintain smooth, transparent, and
environmentally responsible port operations.
The meeting was also attended by Shri Ravish Kumar Singh, IRTS, Dy. Chairperson, JNPA, and
JNPA HoDs. The need for additional port-based facilities such as ship repair and maintenance infrastructure was also deliberated, considering future traffic growth and operational requirements. The meeting further addressed navigational and capacity-related aspects such as dredging requirements,
potential projects requiring port land, and measures to strengthen road and rail connectivity to improve hinterland access and logistics efficiency. Stakeholders also exchanged views on the longterm prospects of Vadhvan Port and its role in enhancing the region’s maritime infrastructure.
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 and the additional liquid cargo terminal
developed by JNPA will be operated by M/s JSW – JNPT Liquid Terminal Pvt. Ltd. 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, the 13th Major
Port of India in Maharashtra. It is poised to be among the top 10 ports globally and will be a 100%
green port since its inception.