CII delegation visits JNPA to enhance industry collaboration and trade practices

The visit provided a platform for valuable discussions on trade infrastructure and shared objectives for advancing India’s port sector. Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman, JNPA, welcomed the CII delegation and facilitated discussions on mutual interests. Commenting on the visit, he said, “We extend our sincere gratitude to CII for creating this opportunity to connect with industry leaders. These dialogues are essential in harmonizing our efforts with the ever-evolving demands of the sector. At JNPA, we are committed to enhancing partnerships that support robust and seamless flow of commerce, and effective operations, both domestically and globally.”

During their visit, the CII delegation explored the JNPA Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and was also given a tour of the NSFT (Nhava Sheva Free Trade) Terminal, one of JNPA’s key terminals, to understand its operational capabilities and role in streamlining trade operations. The delegation was then presented with a detailed overview of JNPA’s ongoing and future projects, including efforts toward sustainable growth, digital advancements, and port efficiency.

Along with the CII delegation representatives from leading organizations such SEZ – Welspun One, Volumnus Developers Pvt Ltd, Tata Consumer Products Ltd, Stellar Value Chain Solutions Pvt Ltd, Phillip Capital India Pvt Ltd, Mysore Ammonia and Chemicals Ltd., Chemtrols Industries Ltd, and other notable participants from prominent organizations visited JNPA.

This visit highlights JNPA’s commitment to building strong industry relationships and advancing its vision of becoming a world-class port, driving economic growth and trade excellence for India.

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.  Nestled across 277 hectares of land, JNPA also operates a meticulously designed multi-product SEZ, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, to boost export-oriented industries in India. 

JNPA is also developing an all-weather, deep-draft, greenfield port at Vadhvan, in Maharashtra. It is poised to be among the top 10 ports globally and will be 100% green port since its inception.