National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping
A collaborative platform between Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping
A collaborative platform between Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping
A collaborative platform between Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Green Practices
Enhancing Port Performance: A Case of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
Author(s):
Aman Rathi, Ambesh Pratap Singh, Sundaravalli Narayanaswam
Abstract:
The case study examines the operational efficiency of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), India's largest container port, and identifies the key challenges and opportunities for improvement. It analyzes the journey of a ship and a container through the port and benchmarks the performance indicators of JNPT with other Indian and international ports. It also explores the potential solutions for enhancing port capacity, productivity, and competitiveness, such as increasing berth utilization, equipment productivity, rail evacuation, and digital enablement. The case study provides a comprehensive overview of the port sector in India and the role of JNPT in facilitating trade and economic growth