Government unveils projects worth Rs 2000 crore to expand capacity at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched projects worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore to expand capacity at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai. The Union Minister also launched one solar-powered boat, two indigenously developed 70T tugs, and three fire tenders, boosting the safety and efficiency of the port.

Shri Sonowal said Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is amongst the top global ports and India’s largest port, crossing 10+ million TEUs capacity in January 2025, and is poised to achieve 10 million TEUs throughput by 2027.

As part of the Rs 2,000 crore capacity enhancement projects at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched the development of a state-of-the-art Agro Processing Facility.

With an investment of Rs 284 crore, this pioneering initiative marks a significant milestone in bolstering India’s agricultural trade infrastructure. Spanning 27 acres within the port complex, this one-of-its-kind facility is set to transform agricultural commodities' processing, storage, and transportation.

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In 2024, the port handled the highest-ever container volume of 7.05 million TEUs, performing at more than 90 percent capacity. It had an annual growth of 11 percent Y-o-Y last year as compared to the previous calendar year.

With the commissioning of the second phase of Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) in January 2025, another 2.4 million TEUs will be added to JNPA’s total capacity.

The upgrade of Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal (NSFT) in 2025 is also likely to add capacity to the port. With the growth projections of the current rate, the container handling capacity is expected to go up to 10.4 million TEUs.

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Designed to handle approximately 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually, the facility will offer comprehensive services including processing, sorting, packing, and laboratory facilities to ensure compliance with food safety and trade regulations.

The facility is strategically developed to serve not only Maharashtra but also agricultural producers and traders from states like Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, promoting seamless export-import and domestic trade of agro commodities.  

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