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Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)

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

About JNPA

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), also known as the Nhava Sheva Port, is one of the premier container-handling ports in India.
Since its inception on May 26, 1989, JNPA has transformed from a bulk cargo terminal to become the premier container port in the country.
Currently, JNPA operates five container terminals -- NSFT, NSICT, NSIGT, BMCT and APMT.

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Ports in India

India hosts 13 major ports and over 200 minor ports. Vadhavan Port (Maharashtra) has been recently approved as the 13th major port.
Major Ports handle 95% of India’s trade by volume and 70% by value.
Port Functions: These ports are crucial for facilitating trade in goods like petroleum, coal, iron ore, textiles, and automobiles, and also serve strategic geopolitical roles in global maritime routes.
Major Ports in India:
- West Coast Ports: Mumbai, Kandla, Mangalore, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), Mormugao, Cochin
- East Coast Ports: Chennai, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam, Paradip, Kolkata, Ennore
Major Ports are managed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways at the central level, whereas minor ports are managed by individual state governments.

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22nd January 2025 (11 Topics)

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