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Prelims level: Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Why in the News?
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai is on track to become India’s first port to join the ranks of top global ports by handling 10 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually by 2027.
About the Jawaharlal Nehru Port
- JNP is situated in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, covering an area of 200 square kilometers. Its strategic location enables vital trade links with international shipping routes.
- Key Features:
- India’s first 100% Landlord Major Port.
- Operates five container terminals, including BMCT, NSICT, and GTIPL.
- Customs facilities: 30 container freight stations and connectivity to 52 inland depots.
- Handles vessels with 9,000 TEUs capacity, soon upgrading to 12,200 TEUs.
- Processes 200 international ships monthly.
- Future Developments:
- Fourth Container Terminal operational by April 2025, adding 4.8 million TEUs capacity.
- Developing a satellite port at Vadhvan and dry ports at Jalna and Wardha.
Key Highlights of JNPA’s Expansion
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PYQ:[2016] Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel? (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Chhattisgarh (c) Karnataka (d) Rajasthan |
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