JNPA reports highest-ever container throughput of 7 mn TEUs in CY2024
JNPA also handled the highest-ever cargo throughput of 90 million tonnes in the calendar year 2024 which is higher by 4.25 percent as compared to the previous calendar year.
The stakeholders' meeting at JNPA brought together the full spectrum of the port and logistics ecosystem to celebrate this achievement.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) handled the highest-ever container throughput of 7.05 million TEUs in the calendar year 2024 (from Jan-2024 to Dec-2024) which is 11 percent higher as compared to the previous calendar year 2023.
JNPA also handled the highest-ever cargo throughput of 90.27 million tonnes in the calendar year 2024 which is higher by 4.25 percent as compared to the previous calendar year.
Currently, JNPA operates five container terminals - NSFT, NSICT, NSIGT, BMCT and APMT. The Port also has a Shallow Water Berth for general cargo. A Liquid Cargo Terminal present at the JNPA Port is managed by the BPCL-IOCL consortium. Additionally, the newly constructed coastal berth links other Indian ports and facilitates enhancing the traffic of coastal containers.
BMCT and APMT crossed 2 million TEUs in container handling in the calendar year 2024 and BMCTPL handled 2.12 million TEUs which is highest highest-ever container handling by any terminal in a calendar year.
NSDT reported the record handling of 1.72 million tonnes of cement and 0.39 million tonnes of break bulk cargo in CY 2024, which is up by 10 and 166 percent respectively as compared to the previous year.
In FY 2024-2025, JNPA handled 5,377,421 TEUs of containers & 68.37 million tonnes of total cargo from Apr-2024 to Dec-2024 which is higher by 13 percent & 7 percent respectively as compared to the corresponding period in the previous financial year.
From April 2024 to Dec 2024, JNPA handled 4,989 container rakes and 789,825 TEUs as compared to 4,796 rakes and 766,401 TEUs during the corresponding period in the previous financial year.
Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman, JNPA, said, “As JNPA achieves a record container throughput of 7.05 million TEUs in 2024, we also stand poised to become India’s largest port this month by achieving the capacity to handle more than 10 Million TEUs. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our employees, stakeholders, and terminal operators. Their hard work and dedication have been crucial in advancing JNPA’s position in the maritime sector. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on maintaining operational excellence and contributing to India’s global trade leadership.”