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Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) - India’s Best Performing Port, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its operational history. In July 2024, JNPA handled an impressive 603,219 TEUs, marking the highest monthly container throughput ever recorded at the port, surpassing the previous record of 594,793 TEUs set in March 2024. This achievement represents a remarkable month-on-month (MoM) growth of 16.39%, underscoring JNPA’s pivotal role in India’s maritime trade. Key Highlights of July 2024: JNPA handled 603,219 TEUs in July 2024 which is time monthly highest container traffic at Port surpassing the previous highest of 594,793 TEUs handled in March 2024. JNPA handled 7.54 Million Tonnes of total cargo & 603,219 TEUs of containers in July 2024 which is higher by 9.09% & 16.39% respectively as compared to traffic in July 2023. During July 2024, JNPA handled 530 container rakes and 84,494 TEUs as compared to 511 rakes and 83,426 TEUs during the corresponding period in the previous financial year. Highlights YTD 2024-2025: JNPA handled 29.53 million Tonnes of total cargo & 2,291,366 TEUs of containers from Apr-2024 to Jul-2024 which is higher by 5.82% & 12.07% respectively as compared to the corresponding period in the previous financial year. From April 2024 to July 2024, JNPA handled 2,064 container rakes and 327,803 TEUs as compared to 2,041 rakes and 325,593 TEUs during the corresponding period in previous financial year. The impressive growth rate of JNPA is a token of how all the terminals at JNPA are operating efficiently and at par with global standards. Our continued efforts and initiatives aim to provide a seamless EXIM experience to the industry by providing end-to-end logistics solutions while being sustainably responsible. July Recap and Insights; Agricultural Facility Approved: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, approved the development of an Agricultural Commodity-based Processing & Storage Facility at JNPA. EoI for Vadhvan Coast Development: JNPA invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) for developing and maintaining offshore land at Vadhvan Coast. Mega CSR Drive: Allocated ₹3.5 Crore to CDROME Education Society, attended by Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais. JNPA Centralised Parking Plaza (CPP). Inauguration of 'Vision X': JNPA Chairman, Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, launched 'Vision X' for an efficient, smart transportation ecosystem with advanced geofencing, real-time tracking, and automated traffic management. Driver Clinic Program: Conducted eye and health checkups for drivers as a CSR initiative. Inauguration of 'BMCT Out Gate' Delegation Visit; Dutch Delegation Visit: The Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Bart de Jong, and dignitaries discussed sustainability initiatives with the JNPA Chairman .Visit by Vijay Kumar, IAS: Chairman of the Inland Waterways Authority of India visited JNPA, highlighting its strategic importance. Ugandan Delegation Visit: Dr. Bagumam Grace and a delegation from the Supreme Audit Institution of Uganda were briefed on JNPA's infrastructure projects and port-led industrialization. Awards and Recognition: JNPA received the ‘Best Port of The Year (Containerised)’ award and was felicitated for completing 35 years at the “8th Annual India Maritime Awards 2024”.
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