The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai is India's Best-performing port, accounting for around 50% of the total containerised cargo volume across the major ports of the country. Commissioned on 26 May 1989, JNPA transformed from a bulk cargo terminal to the leading container port in India in less than three decades. It is the country’s first 100% Landlord Major Port. Ranked 26th among the top 100 container ports in the world, JNPA is connected to over 200 ports globally.

Currently, five container terminals operate at JNPA: Nhava Sheva Free Port Terminals (NSFT), Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT), Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. (GTIPL), Nhava Sheva International Gateway Terminal (NSIGT), and the newly commissioned Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCT). The port also features a coastal berth to facilitate coastal cargo, a shallow water berth for general cargo operated by Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (NSDT), and a liquid cargo terminal managed by the BPCL-IOCL consortium. Another liquid cargo terminal developed by JNPA will be operated by M/s JSW - JNPT Liquid Terminal Pvt. Ltd. The second phase of the Fourth Container Terminal is under development and is expected to be fully operational by April 2025, adding an additional quay length of 1,000 meters and an annual capacity of 2.4 million TEUs.

To meet the increasing demand from EXIM trade, JNPA is continuously upgrading its capabilities to offer cost-effective, integrated logistics solutions through infrastructure expansion plans and the implementation of several ‘Ease of Doing Business’ initiatives. These steps include gate automation, an inter-terminal transfer system linking all terminals, Direct Port Delivery (DPD) services for faster delivery of import consignments at reduced costs, the creation of a logistics data bank to track container movements, and the introduction of new tariff incentives for rail cargo to promote modal shift.

In addition, JNPA has also developed a multi-product SEZ in its owned freehold land of 277 hectares to attract international capital and global giants in manufacturing. In addition, the JNPA is also developing a satellite port at Vadhvan and Dry Ports at Jalna and Wardha, to promote the industrialization of the hinterland.

These expansion plans are being developed in an eco-friendly manner and adequate measures are being taken to maintain ecological balance. Today nearly 34% of the port area is under green cover including mangroves and the Port has taken up various other initiatives as a Green Port. JNPA has also undertaken various social initiatives to develop a healthy relationship with the port and the local population. With a view to improving the employable abilities of the local PAPs and other local population, JNPA is in the process of developing – JNPA CIDCO Multi-Skill Development Center to provide and impart proper technical training in different disciplines to PAPs and local persons in order to create suitable skilled labour force by improving/imparting necessary skill to cater to diverse requirements of labour for maritime logistics in Port terminals, requirements of Maritime and other industries, Port Users, Airports and Service Sector.

As India’s leading container port, JNPA is constantly upscaling its operations to provide state-of-the-art technology, efficiency and manpower which comply with international standards. JNPA has firmly anchored itself as the major catalyst for trade and commerce in the country and is strongly committed to providing seamless services to the world that docks here.