History

Here is the JNPA story etched in the ethos of India's development story.

  • 1986
  • 1989
  • 1997
  • 1999
  • 2001
  • 2002
  • 2003
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2010
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2020
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • 2024
  • 2024

1986

Where it all began

Piling work underway for Jetty construction at JN Port in 1986

1989

Inauguration

The then Chief Minister of Maharastra, Mr. Sharad Pawar, Former Prime Minister Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, First Chairperson of JN Port, MS Anna Malhotra, And Former Minister For Surface Transport Mr. Rajesh Pilot at the inauguration of the Port

1997

Second Container Terminal

Consortium led by P&O Ports, Australia, wins bid for second container terminal.

1999

NSICT

NSICT India's first privatized container terminal is commissioned

2001

Business

JN Port becomes first Indian Port to handle more than 1 million TEUs

2002

Bulk to Container

The bulk terminal is tendered to be converted into a container terminal

2003

Bulk To Container

The bulk terminal is tendered to be converted into a container terminal

2006

Gateway Terminals of India

GTICT the third container terminal developed by Gateway Terminals of India Pvt. Ltd., a consortium of AP Moller Maersk and CONCOR, is commissioned commences operations

2007

Business

JN Port crosses 3 million TEU mark in container handling

2010

Business

JN Port crosses 4 million TEU mark in container handling

2012

Dredging

Contract for dredging for widening and deepening of channel awarded to Boskalis International, b.v.

2013

Concession Agreement with DP world

Concession agreement for 330-metre quay extension signed with DP World

2014

4th Container Terminal

Concession agreement for fourth container terminal at JN Port is signed with Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Port of Singapore Authority (PSA), Singapore

2015

Foundation Stone for 4th Container Terminal

Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi laying the foundation stone for the 4th Container Terminal at JN Port

2017

Foundation Stone for Multi - core projects

Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Shri. Nitin Gadkari lays foundation for Rs. 1,117 Crore projects at JN Port

2018

Inauguration of 4th Container Terminal

Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi inaugurating the 4th Container Terminal at JN Port

2019

Additional Liquid Berth

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge) and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, laid the foundation stone for an Additional Liquid Berth that will cater to the demand of handling additional liquid cargo at JNPA. The estimated cost for the development of this terminal is Rs.309 cr & it will enhance the capacity by around 4.5 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA).

2020

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurated Various Infra Projects at JNPA

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge) and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Inaugurated various Infra Projects like Mobile X-Ray Container Scanner facility, Centralized Parking Plaza (CPP), Second project of 220/333KV MUSS Sub-station, newly constructed fly-over at Y Junction and Shiv Samarth Memorial and Museum.

2020

JNPA Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Stands operational

JNPA so far has allotted 20 plots in its SEZ, which includes 19 MSME units and 1 Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) to the Co-developer. 5 units amongst these allottees have started their construction activities and out of them 2 units in JNPA SEZ namely, M/s OWS LLP and M/s Krish Food Industry (India) have completed their first phase of operational activity and are declared operational units by Development Commissioner, SEEPZ, SEZ with effect from 24th June 2020.

2020

Centralized Parking Plaza

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has opened a new Centralized Parking Plaza (CPP) for container tractor trailers with Customs facilitation, as part of its efforts to promote ease of doing business. The parking plaza spread across 45 hectares has a capacity to park 2,832 tractor trailers at a time. The plaza has been built exclusively to integrate the parking of tractor trailers carrying factory stuffed export containers at one location instead of multiple locations earlier.

2021

Coastal Berth

To give momentum to coastal shipping, the Govt of India has decided to have coastal vessel berth every major port which is to be located in the shallower portion where large International ships cannot come, to accommodate the coastal vessel wherein the cargo handling shall be free from custom and immigration formalities. Responding to this requirement, JNPA has taken up the project of ‘Coastal Berth’.

2023

6 million TEUs

We have registered our highest throughput by crossing an impressive 6 million TEUs on March 30 for the first time in history. We couldn't be happier with this accomplishment. Congratulations to our team and thanks to all our stakeholders.

2024

Liquid Cargo Terminal

Twin-berth Liquid Cargo Terminal, jointly developed by BPCL and IOC on BOT basis is commissioned

2024

6.43 million TEUs

We've set a new milestone! Our throughput in FY 2023-24 has surged to 6.43 million TEUs, surpassing our previous record of 6.05 million TEUs.

2024

Liquid Cargo Terminal Inauguration

We are thrilled to announce that M.T. Bharat has safely arrived at new terminal LB3 today, marking a significant achievement! The inauguration ceremony was graced by JNPA officials, BPCL seniors, and the vessel's master Igor Ignatiev. This chemical tanker, carrying edible oil cargo, stands out with its dimensions: an overall length (LOA) of 176m, a width of 31m, and a draft of 11.1m. Hoisting the Panama flag.