Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) (INNSA)

Nhava Sheva Port, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), is the largest container port in India located in the city of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is located on the west coast of India, south of the Mumbai Port and handles a significant portion of India's containerized cargo. Here is some information about Nhava Sheva Port:

Name of Port Nhava Sheva Port (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust)
Location Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates 18°56'N, 72°56'E
Authority Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
Port Type Artificial
Nearest Airport Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (30 km away)
Terminals Berths
Container Terminal 7
Liquid Cargo Terminal 1
Dry Bulk Cargo Terminal 1
Ro-Ro Terminal 1
Year Total Cargo (in million tonnes) Total Containers (TEUs)
2020-21 52.25 4,861,884
2019-20 64.81 5,053,890
2018-19 68.83 5,133,376
2017-18 63.47 4,468,891
2016-17 62.46 4,477,329

    Nhava Sheva Port offers a range of services, including:

  • Cargo handling for various types of cargo such as containers, liquid cargo, dry bulk cargo, and Ro-Ro cargo
  • Warehousing facilities
  • Pilotage services
  • Tug services
  • Bunkering services
  • Ship repair and maintenance facilities

    Nhava Sheva Port is well connected by road, rail, and air. Some of the major connectivity points are:

  • Road: The port is connected to major cities in Maharashtra and other nearby states by a network of national highways and state highways.
  • Rail: The port has its own railway station, which is connected to major cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai.
  • Air: The nearest airport to the port is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, which is located about 30 km away.
 
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