JNPA crosses 10 million TEU capacity; ₹2,000 crore projects launched at Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched projects worth nearly ₹2,000 crore at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai, on 21 January 2025, as JNPA crossed 10 million TEUs of capacity to become India's largest port.
Summary
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched projects worth nearly ₹2,000 crore to expand capacity at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai, on 21 January 2025, along with a solar-powered boat, two indigenous 70-tonne tugs and three fire tenders. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) crossed 10 million TEUs of capacity in January 2025, becoming India's largest port, after the second phase of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal added 2.4 million TEUs. JNPA handled a record 7.05 million TEUs in 2024, 11% more than the previous year, and aims for 10 million TEUs of throughput by 2027.
Key facts
- Date
- 21 January 2025
- Projects
- Nearly ₹2,000 crore
- Also launched
- Solar boat, two 70T tugs, three fire tenders
- Capacity
- Crossed 10 million TEUs in January 2025 – India's largest port
- BMCT Phase 2
- Added 2.4 million TEUs
- 2024 throughput
- 7.05 million TEUs (+11%)
- Target
- 10 million TEUs throughput by 2027
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many TEUs did Jawaharlal Nehru Port handle in 2024, its highest ever?
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Correct answer: B — 7.05 million TEUs
PIB 2094901: in 2024 the port handled its highest ever container volume of 7.05 million TEUs.
How much capacity did the second phase of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal add to JNPA in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 2.4 million TEUs
PIB 2094901: commissioning of BMCT Phase 2 in January 2025 added 2.4 million TEUs to JNPA's capacity.
Which port became India's largest by crossing 10 million TEUs of capacity in January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai
PIB 2094901: JNPA became India's largest port by crossing 10+ million TEUs capacity in January 2025.