The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) at Navi Mumbai is the premier container handling port in India, accounting for around 50% of the total containerized cargo volume, across the major ports of India. Commissioned on 26 th May 1989, in three decades of its operations, JNPT has transformed from a bulk- cargo terminal to become the premier container port in the country. JNPT is connected to over 200 ports in the world and is ranked 33rd in the list of top 100 Container Ports globally.
Currently JNPT operates five container terminals: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT), the Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT), the Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. (GTIPL), Nhava Sheva International Gateway Terminal (NSIGT), and the newly commissioned Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCT). The port also has a shallow Water Berth for general cargo and another Liquid Cargo Terminal which is managed by BPCL-IOCL consortium. The Fourth Container Terminal is being developed in two phases of which Phase-I is operational and Phase-II is expected to be fully operational by 2022-2023 with a quay length of 2,000 metres adding an annual capacity of 4.8 million TEUs. JNPT has developed a multi-product SEZ in its owned free hold land of 277 hectares to attract international capital and global giants in manufacturing. In addition, the JNPT is also developing satellite port at Vadhvan and 4 Dry Ports – Jalna, Wardha, Sangli and Nashik to promote industrialization of the hinterland. JNPT has firmly anchored itself as the major catalyst for the trade and commerce in the country and is strongly committed to providing seamless services to the world that docks here.
To become the premier container port of South Asia.
To be equipped with state-of-the-art technology, efficiency and manpower which are at par with international standards.
To conform to international standards and offer cost-effective integrated logistics solutions.
Ensure security and safety of life, equipment, and cargo.
Pursue the principles of eco-friendly sustainable development.
Constantly upgrade the competence, awareness, skills, and motivation of port personnel for continual improvement in all efficiency parameters.
Here is the JNPT story etched in the ethos of India's development story.
CHAIRMAN, JNPT
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, JNPT
CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER
CHIEF MANAGER ADMIN. SECRETARY
CHIEF MANAGER PORT PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPT
DEPUTY CONSERVATOR, IN-CHARGE / HARBOUR MASTER
CHIEF MANAGER MECHL. ELECT. ENGINEERING
CHAIRMAN, JNPT
Shri Sanjay Sethi is an IAS Officer of Maharashtra Cadre of 1992 batch with a Masters degree in Economics from London School of Economics. In January 2019, he joined as Chairman to India's Premier Container Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. During his service of more than 27 years with Govt. of Maharashtra, Mr. Sethi handled key roles in various portfolios such as CEO (MIDC), Additional Metropolitan Commissioner (MMRDA), Additional Municipal Commissioner (BMC), Managing Director (Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd.) etc. Before JNPT, he handled mega infrastructure projects like Mumbai Metro, Development of Coastal Road, Urban water supply and Sewerage Management etc. and was responsible for all the foreign investments in the state. At JNPT, he is working towards modernisation of the Port through latest innovations. Since he took over, in just 18 months, JNPT has taken various steps to convert this leading port of the country into a smart, sustainable and customer friendly port. Interventions are being made to bring significant changes in the whole port ecosystem to benefit the end customers in EXIM Trade. Some of the recent initiatives on EoDB, like implementation of ITRHO at all port terminals of JNPT, introduction of Logistics Services Provider Services for competitive logistics at the port, Web based port entry system etc. have led to significant improvement in KPI of the port at par with the global standards and have resulted in overall reduction in cost and time. During the COVID pandemic, despite all the challenges, JNPT has been working without any pause. The efforts of JNPT to keep all operations on with due care on health and welfare of the port employees and associated staff are well appreciated by the Trade and Ministry.
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, JNPT
He has joined in Indian Revenue Services in 2002. As an Assistant Commissioner in Central Excise and Customs, Jalgaon, Maharashtra in the year 2002 to 2004. As a Deputy Director and Additional Director, DRI Ahmedabad, he has the experience of intelligence gathering and detecting various instances of commercial fraud, detected Customs duty evasion as well as smuggling activities on various fields. He worked as Under Secretary Tax Research Unit (TRU) and Director Excise in Ministry of Finance. He also worked on deputation to Ministry of IT and Communication, Home and Coal at Delhi. He worked as Additional Commissioner CGST (Vadodara). Before joining current assignment he was working as Commissioner, Customs (Port) Kolkata. Before joining IRS, worked as Tehsildar in Government of Maharashtra and Assistant Commandant Railway Protection Force. He has varied experience in the field of Policy formulation; intelligence gathering with regard to national security issues and taxation and legal issues.
CHIEF VIGILANCE OFFICER
Civil servant with impeccable professional record of 29 years in Indian Railways and on deputation as Joint Secretary and Officer on Special Duty (Railway Projects) in Government of Maharashtra and Container Corporation of India. He has worked in various capacities as Divisional Railway Manager, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Chief Public Relations Officer, Dy. Chief Operations Manager (Goods). He has varied experience in General Administration, Public Policy, Rail Transport, Logistics and Multimodal Operations.
CHIEF MANAGER ADMIN. SECRETARY
Shri Jaiwant Bhimrao Dhawale took charge as, Chief ManagerAdmn Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust on March 14, 2018. Prior to this role, he was holding the post of Secretary, Mormugao Port Trust, where he joined in 1994 as, Labour Officer. He comes with 25 years of service in various capacities. Mr. Dhawale holds a double Post Graduate degree in M.Com and MIRPM Master of Industrial Relations Personnel Management, both from Amravati University. Regards,R
CHIEF MANAGER PORT PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEPT
He is Graduate Civil Engineer with MBA and LLB Qualifications and also completed M. Tech in Ocean Engineering (Gold Medallist) from IIT Madras. Joined Port services as Asstt Executive Engineer in 1992 in Mumbai Port Trust. Worked as Dy Manager in JNPT (1999 to 2011). Also worked as Dy Chief Engineer in Visakhaptnam Port Trust (2011 to 2016). Served as Chief Engineer in the Cochin Port Trust (2016-2021). Joined JNPT now as Chief Manager (Port Planning and Development Department) in February 2021. He has more than 29 years experience of Marine Construction work, Port Infrastructure/PPP Projects. He has contributed to several projects of National Importance in the Major Ports of India. He was awarded Annual Maritime Award by the Ministry of Shipping in 2008. He has contributed 15 Papers / Publications in National/International Journals / Conferences.
DEPUTY CONSERVATOR, IN-CHARGE / HARBOUR MASTER
CHIEF MANAGER MECHL. ELECT. ENGINEERING
Mr. Niteen M. Borwankar has taken charge as the Chief Manager MEE, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust on 4th May 2018.Mr. Niteen M. Borwankar is Marine Engineer from DMET kolkatta and is MOT 1st Class Chief Engineer.Before joining Port Sector he has worked in Shipping National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai. Before Joining JNPT he was holding the post of Chief Mechanical Engineer in Mumbai Port Trust, Deendayal Port Trust, and Cochin Port Trust.
JNPT recognised for serving the trade in Northern India for 3 decades, at the Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2020 during the 12th CONquest Business Forum
JNPT received an award for the 'Best Global Port in India' at the 6th Atal Shastra Markenomy Awards'20
The shades of blue in the JNPT logo are inspired by the Water Bodies that is our source of livelihood. The flexible strokes and lines help distinguish JNPT as the port that offers flexibility and ease in operations. On reading deeper in the design, one can understand that the shape of the logo is that of the globe which gives a clear message that the port is associated with international trade. The rotating arrows around it suggest mobilization in import and export trade. The steer at the top signifies JNPT’s vision to be at the apex of trade in India and the white strokes at the horizon represent its International footprint. The waves at the bottom symbolize.
