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Chief Minister Fadnavis celebrated the inauguration of JNPort PSA Terminal's second phase as a landmark achievement for Maharashtra. This development establishes the state as home to India's largest container terminal with 4.8 million TEU capacity. The CM credited PM Modi's port-led development strategy for this rapid infrastructure growth. He projected that the upcoming Vadhavan Port will position Maharashtra among the world's top 10 global ports.

Key Points: Fadnavis Says JNPort PSA Terminal Makes Maharashtra India's Largest

  • Phase-2 inauguration increases terminal capacity to 4.8 million TEUs
  • Strengthens Maharashtra's position as India's top cargo handler
  • Part of PM Modi's port-led development strategy
  • JNPort handles 54% of India's containerized cargo
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JNPort PSA Terminal's 2nd phase inauguration makes Maha home to India's largest container terminal: CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declares JNPort PSA Terminal's Phase-2 inauguration establishes state as India's largest container terminal hub, boosting maritime capacity.

"Once Vadhavan Port becomes operational, Maharashtra will rank among the world’s top 10 ports - Devendra Fadnavis"

Mumbai, Sep 4

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the inauguration of JN Port - PSA Mumbai Terminal (BMCT) Phase-2 is the start of a new era in India’s maritime journey, and it makes Maharashtra home to India’s largest container terminal.

CM Fadnavis, who attended the inauguration, said, “This milestone strengthens Maharashtra’s position as the number 1 cargo handler in terms of port capacity created in India. But this is just the beginning. Once Vadhavan Port becomes operational, Maharashtra will rank among the world’s top 10 ports, shaping global trade for the next century.”

He further stated, “Such progress is the result of Hon PM Narendra Modi’s visionary port-led development strategy, executed with unmatched speed over the past decade.

“The strong partnership between JNPA and PSA India has turned this vision into reality and will continue to boost capacity, enhance efficiency, and strengthen India’s global maritime position.”

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, virtually inaugurated the second phase of the JNPort PSA Terminal (BMCT). With this, the terminal's total container handling capacity would stand at 4.8 million TEUs.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port, which is India’s premier container port, handles five major dedicated container terminals operated by global market leaders with a deep draft of 15+ metres, with the capability of handling 18,000 TEU vessels.

The port handles 54 per cent of the containerised cargo across all major ports of India.

- IANS

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Priya S
Impressive development! But I hope the government also focuses on improving road connectivity to these ports. The traffic around JNPT area is already terrible 😅
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Michael C
As someone in logistics, this is fantastic news. 4.8 million TEU capacity will significantly reduce turnaround times and costs for Indian exporters. Great step!
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Ananya R
Singapore partnership is key here! Their expertise in port management is world-class. Hope this brings more international standards to our infrastructure projects 👍
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Vikram M
While this is good news, I hope the environmental impact assessments were done properly. Coastal ecosystems are fragile and development shouldn't come at their cost.
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Sarah B
Amazing to see India's infrastructure growing at this pace! The Vadhavan Port project sounds ambitious - hope it gets completed on time like this one.

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