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Mumbai Port Expands Infrastructure for Growth
Mumbai Port is planning to expand its infrastructure to handle more crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering, and automobiles.
The port has seen a significant increase in cargo throughput, especially in crude oil and automobiles.
The expansion aims to boost economic growth and create jobs, but there are concerns about increased pollution and environmental degradation.
The port is also considering creating storage facilities for cement and promoting coastal cargo for sustainable freight transportation.
Mumbai Port Authority is examining expansion plans for crude oil jetties, petroleum-product berths, and LNG bunkering facilities.
The port handled 26.24 MMT of vessel-borne crude oil in 2025-26, a 52% increase from 2011-12.
Mumbai Port handled 0.81 lakh EXIM automobiles in 2025-26 and plans to increase its automobile handling capacity.
The port is considering creating storage facilities for cement to handle 2.0 MMT for distribution in Mumbai.
Mumbai Port reported a record cargo throughput of 75.15 MMT in 2025-26, representing a 7% compound annual growth rate over 5 years.
- Who
- Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA)
- What
- Expansion of port infrastructure including crude oil jetties, LNG bunkering, and automobile hub
- Where
- Mumbai Port, India
- When
- 2025-26
- Why
- To handle incremental refinery output and promote sustainable freight transportation
Expansion Benefits
Environmental Concerns
Economic Growth
Expansion Benefits
Expansion will boost economic growth and create jobs.
Environmental Concerns
Expansion may lead to increased pollution and environmental degradation.
Infrastructure Development
Expansion Benefits
New facilities will enhance port capacity and efficiency.
Environmental Concerns
Construction may disrupt local ecosystems and communities.
Key facts
- Port Authority
- Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA)
- Chairperson
- Angamuthu
- Crude Oil Volume Increase
- 52% increase from 2011-12 to 2025-26
- Automobile Handling
- 0.81 lakh EXIM automobiles in 2025-26
- Cargo Throughput
- 75.15 MMT in 2025-26
- Cement Storage Capacity
- 2.0 MMT
- LNG Bunkering Potential
- Jawahar Dweep identified as future LNG bunker hub
Quotes
Angamuthu
Chairperson of the Mumbai Port Authority
“Mumbai has tremendous potential to promote LNG bunkering due to its proximity to the maritime route connecting mid-east to far-east. Since the propensity for LNG conversion is more visible in container ships and with JNPA in its backyard, Jawahar Dweep is most suited to act as the future LNG bunker hub.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“Based on an internal study on potential areas for expansion, we are examining the feasibility of augmenting our petroleum, oil and lubricants infrastructure to handle incremental refinery output from BPCL, HPCL and upcoming refinery expansions in Maharashtra.”
thehindubusinessline.com
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