JNPT s container cargo traffic rises 65.38% in May
JNPT signs Rs 100 crore pact with CNB Logitech
Container cargo traffic at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) recorded a 65.38 percent growth in May at 4,54,385 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) over 2,74,755 TEUs in the same month last year.
Also, the rail operations at the port handled 86,452 TEUs of inland container depot (ICD) traffic, from 551 rakes during the previous month, clocking a rail-coefficient of 19.03 percent, JNPT said in a statement.
The port has witnessed a steady surge in cargo handling despite the various challenges faced during the past few months, it said, adding in May 2021, the port implemented a host of measures to make the business efficient, economical and opportune for the EXIM community.
JNPT receives 80 MT of liquid medical oxygen from United Arab Emirates
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Indiaâs premier container port successfully executed the handling of four containers carrying 80 metric tonnes medical oxygen in cryogenic state in the vessel MV. GSF GISELLE of AXS service. Due to the current pandemic situation in the country, the medical oxygen containers were sent by United Arab Emirates.
MV. GSF GISELLE, carrying the containers reached JNPT, after departing from Jebel Ali, on the southern outskirts of Dubai on May 05, 2021. The liquid medical oxygen containers will be transported to various destinations decided by the Government and will be used to overcome current pandemic situation in the country. JNPT extended all its resources for berthing of the vessel and handling the oxygen containers free of cost as per the directives of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways.
DPL will evolve as an alternative gateway to JNPT
Adani Ports acquires Dighi Port, earmarks Rs 10,000 crore to build new gateway into Maharashtra ANI | Updated: Feb 17, 2021 10:43 IST
DPL, the 12th port to join APSEZ s string of economic gateways across the eastern and western coast of India will establish the company s footprint in Maharashtra, the largest contributor to India s GDP. This will enable APSEZ to service customers in Maharashtra which includes the highly industrial areas and development in the Mumbai and Pune regions, the company said in a statement.
APSEZ also said it plans to invest over Rs 10,000 crore to develop the port into a multi-cargo hub with world-class infrastructure as well as investing in the development of rail and road evacuation infrastructure for seamless and efficient cargo movement.