JNPA achieves highest-ever throughput of 6.43 Million TEUs in FY24
Mumbai: One of India's leading container ports Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has achieved a historic milestone by recording it’s highest-ever throughput of 6.43 million TEUs in the fiscal year 2023-24. The Port continues its upward trajectory by surpassing the 6.05 million TEU mark of 2022-23. In comparison, the corresponding period last year witnessed a record throughput, marking a notable 6.27% increase in total throughput.
The total traffic handled at JNPA during the period from April-2023 to March-2024, is 85.82 million tonnes, which is 2.33% higher, than the 83.86 million tonnes handled during corresponding period in the previous financial year. This includes 78.13 million tonnes of container traffic and 7.70 million tonnes of Bulk Cargo 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.
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JNPA Chairman Unmesh Sharad Wagh (IRS) commented on the development. “We take immense pride in announcing this significant milestone. It underscores our dedication to establishing the Port as a premier gateway for EXIM trade", he said.
"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", he further said.
"I extend my gratitude to all our partners and stakeholders for their continued trust and support. JNPA remains steadfast in its mission to contribute to the nation's economic advancement”, the chairman added.
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