PM Modi and Singapore PM Inaugurate Expanded JNPort PSA Terminal, Boosting Capacity to 4.8 Million TEUs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have virtually inaugurated the second phase of the JNPort PSA Terminal, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime infrastructure development.

Expansion Highlights

The expansion of the JNPort PSA Terminal brings about a substantial increase in its container handling capacity:

• Total capacity now stands at 4.8 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units)
• This expansion represents the completion of the terminal's second phase

JNPort: India's Premier Container Port

JNPort, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, continues to solidify its position as the country's leading container port:

• Houses five major dedicated container terminals
• Operated by global market leaders
• Features a deep draft of over 15 meters
• Capable of handling vessels up to 18,000 TEUs
• Handles 54% of containerized cargo across all major Indian ports

Key Attendees

The virtual inauguration event was attended by several notable figures:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong
• Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways
• Gobu Selliaya, PSA India Managing Director
• Unmesh Sharad Wagh, JNPA Chairman

This expansion of the JNPort PSA Terminal is expected to significantly enhance India's container handling capabilities, potentially boosting trade and economic growth in the region. The collaboration between India and Singapore in this project underscores the strong bilateral ties and shared commitment to developing world-class port infrastructure.