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20/07/22 22:12 PM IST

JNPT becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India

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  • The PPP mode of investment in Indian ports has made a remarkable progress in the last 25 years, beginning from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP), resulting in the capacity addition and productivity improvement.
About JNP
  • JNP has become the first major port of the country to become 100% Landlord port having all berths being operated on PPP model.
  • JNP is one of the leading container ports of the country and is ranked 26th among the top 100 global ports (as per Lloyds List Top 100 Ports 2021 Report).
  • Currently, five container terminals are operated at JNP, of which only one is port owned.
  • With its state of the art facilities JNP meets all the international standards, user-friendly atmosphere, and excellent connectivity by rail and road to the hinterland.
  • The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT) has 2 berths with total length of 680m and 15m draft which will be handed over under this PPP contract along with backup area of 54.74 hectares for 30 years. 
Source-PIB

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