Jawaharlal Nehru Port Achieves Historic 10 TEU Capacity Milestone Jawaharlal Nehru Port Surpasses 10 TEU Capacity Milestone, Setting a Global Benchmark for Ports. India’s largest shipping facility has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing a container handling capacity of 10 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). This achievement underscores the port's growing significance in the global logistics landscape. A Record Year for Jawaharlal Nehru Port in 2024 In 2024, Jawaharlal Nehru Port handled 7.05 million TEUs, operating at over 90% capacity. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted this accomplishment, emphasizing its role in reducing logistics costs. The Gati Shakti plan, led by Prime Minister Modi, aims to enhance multi-modal logistics and streamline India’s supply chain. The port, located off Mumbai's coast, meets global benchmarks. It has cemented its reputation as an efficient, innovative hub. TEU, the industry standard for measuring container volume, signifies the capacity of twenty-foot-long containers, with large vessels capable of transporting more than 18,000 TEUs in a single voyage. Upcoming Expansion: Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal's Second Phase The second phase of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) will
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