JNPTs container handling ability grows in November

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) handled 3.9 lakh TEUs in November 2017, while recording a growth of 5.76 per cent in container handling for the period April to November 2017 as compared to the same period last year. Of the four terminals at JNPT, JNPCT handled 1.18 lakh TEUs, APM Terminal’s total stood at 1.66 lakh TEUs, DP World (comprising NSICT and NSIGT) together handled 1.06 lakh TEUs in November. In addition to this, another initiatve under the ease of doing business has been steadily going up and in November, as around 34.73 per cent of cargo was cleared through DPD, resulting in significant saving in transaction cost and time. JNPT recently acquired a new multi utility purpose launch as part of ‘Green Port’ initiative, which is being deployed for fighting minor oil spill in the port area and debris collection.