JNPA celebrates its record-breaking throughput in 2024-25 with stakeholders
Role of terminal operators appreciated; future strategies discussed
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) celebrated its record-breaking 7.3 million TEUs throughput in 2024-25 with stakeholders on Wednesday, reflecting on a year of exceptional progress with a growth of 13.55% compared to the previous financial year.
Emphasising JNPA’s forward-thinking strategies, Mr Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman, JNPA, and CMD, VPPL, said, “JNPA’s record handling of 7.3 million TEUs in FY 2024-25 reflects its evolution as a model port, setting benchmarks in efficiency , sustainability and global competiveness. The numbers reflect more than just volume; they speak of the hard work put in across terminals, the trust of our trade partners, and the seamless coordination that keeps India’s gateway port running. As a frontrunner in port-led development, JNPA’s terminal operators continue to integrate cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, ensuring seamless trade facilitation”.
Terminal-wise performance Highlights of FY 2024-2025
* BMCT achieved record handling of 222,201 TEUs and 2.27 million TEUs in March 2025 and FY2025, respectively, which is the highest ever container handling by any terminal.
* APMT once again retained a 2 million TEUs terminal position by handling 2.08 million TEUs.
* BMCT, APMT and NSFT recorded their highest throughputs.
* NSDT achieved record handling of cement and steel, i.e. 1.8 million tonnes and 0.45 million tonnes, respectively.
* BMCT commenced Phase-2 operations from February 5, 2025.
* The highest rail volume of 1,078,315 TEUs was handled, surpassing the previous volume of 1,076,152 TEUs.
* JJLTPL commenced Liquid Terminal operations at LB-3 and LB-4 from Nov. 5, 2024.
* Centralized Parking Plaza (CPP) achieved the highest ever handling of 1,05,850 TEUs in March 2025, surpassing the previous handling of 98,249 TEUs in March 2023.
The stakeholders’ meeting at JNPA brought together key players from the port and logistics ecosystem to celebrate this achievement. Attendees included JN Port’s terminal operators—BMCT, DP World, APMT, BPCL, NSFT, NSDT and JJLTPL—along with representatives from trade bodies such as CSLA, MANSA, CFSAI and BCBA. Beyond the celebration, the meeting provided a platform for exchanging insights, discussing innovative approaches and outlining future strategies to enhance operational efficiency and promote sustainable growth.
The discussions were about planning future strategies — how JNPA can build on this momentum and address the evolving needs of the sector, as per a release.
Source: Exim News Service: Navi Mumbai, April 2