Archive · 5 Sep 2025
PM Modi Inaugurates New Container Terminal at JNPA
India has a new cargo terminal at the JNPA port!
It was opened by Prime Minister Modi.
This new terminal can handle a lot more cargo, making it the biggest in India.
The new terminal will let big ships come directly to India, making it easier to trade with other countries.
The terminal uses a lot of clean energy.
It is operated by a company from Singapore.
It is a step towards making Maharashtra a top port globally.
The new terminal will allow faster movement of cargo.
PM Modi inaugurated a new container cargo terminal at JNPA.
The terminal increases JNPA's handling capacity to over 10 million TEU.
Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) is operated by PSA.
The terminal spans 200 hectares with over two kilometers of dock length.
Sustainability measures include 60% renewable energy use.
- Who
- PM Modi, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, and PSA
- What
- Inaugurated new container cargo terminal
- When
- Recently
- Where
- JNPA, Uran, Maharashtra
- Why
- To enhance port capacity and facilitate trade.
- Event
- Inauguration of new container cargo terminal
- Location
- JNPA, Uran, Raigad district, Maharashtra
- Inaugurated by
- PM Narendra Modi
- Operator
- PSA (Singapore-based firm)
- Terminal Name
- Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) Phase-II
- Capacity Boost
- JNPA handling capacity exceeds 10 million TEU
- Sustainability
- 60% renewable energy use
Sources
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