Wagh says accomplishment reflects commitment to delivering top-notch services
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) recorded highest-ever throughput of 6.43 million TEUs in the fiscal year 2023-24, surpassing the 6.05 million TEU mark of 2022-23.
“The Port https://www.jnport.gov.in/ continues its upward trajectory,” the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on 3 Apr.
Last year, the port had a record throughput, marking a notable 6.27% increase in total throughput https://shipmin.gov.in/ .
The total traffic handled at JNPA during the period from April-2023 to Mar-2024, is 85.82 million tonnes https://fieo.org/ , which is 2.33% higher, as against the 83.86 million tonnes handled during corresponding period in previous financial year.
This includes 78.13 million tonnes of container traffic and 7.70 million tonnes of Bulk Cargo https://www.shipindia.com/ as against 76.19 million tonnes of container traffic and 7.67 million tonnes of bulk traffic in the corresponding period of last year respectively.
Breakdown of container traffic shows that 2.03 million 2027781 TEUs were handled at BMCT, 1.59 million TEUs at APMT, 1.13 million TEUs at NSICT, 1.11 million TEUs at NSIGT, 0.56 million TEUs at NSFT and 7,978 TEUs at NSDT.
Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman of JNPA, said, “We take immense pride in announcing this significant milestone. It underscores our dedication to establishing the Port as a premier gateway for EXIM https://eximin.net/ trade.
“This accomplishment reflects the unwavering commitment of our team to delivering top-notch services, including the centralized parking plaza, single window clearance and various other initiatives, which facilitate the ease of doing business.”
Nestled across 277 hectares of land, JNPA operates a multi-product SEZ, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, to boost export-oriented industries in India. Fiinews.com
