PSA's
Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) has joined Indian Private Ports and
Terminals Association (IPPTA) as a Member. The Managing Committee of IPPTA
considered their application in its meeting held on 11 June 2024 and admitted
them as a Member.
BMCT is
located in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Maharashtra, India's
largest and premier container gateway. BMCT which is JNPA's fourth container terminal,
caters to the ever-increasing demand for container handling capacity in the
Western India region. Besides being well-connected by major highways and rail
networks to key markets in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the National Capital
Region of India, PSA Mumbai is also equipped with double-stack train
infrastructure to support India's Dedicated Freight Corridor that will allow
trains to carry more and heavier loads at higher freight speed.
IPPTA is
the apex body set up in the year 2003 that represents the interests of the
private ports and PPP terminals in India. IPPTA represents the views of
its Members to Government, regulatory bodies, other industry associations and
stakeholders. Its members include prominent national and international players
who brought in substantial investments, state-of-the-art technology, and
international best practices to the Indian port sector. IPPTA has been playing
a prominent role in assisting the Government in the formulation and
implementation of policies relating to private sector participation in port
sector.
IPPTA extends
a hearty welcome to PSA as a Member of the Association and looks forward to
achieving the objectives of IPPTA by working together. IPPTA is also requesting
other private ports and port Operators to join the Association to pursue the
common cause.