JNPA Announces 50% Ground Rent Waiver for Delayed Import Containers - India Seatrade News

JNPA announces 50% Ground Rent Waiver for Import-Laden Containers to Support Trade and Ease Congestion

NAVI MUMBAI: In a significant relief measure for the trade and logistics community, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has announced a 50% reimbursement of ground rent on import-laden containers that have incurred ground rent beyond eight days of dwell time at port terminals. The decision comes in response to the challenges faced during April–May 2026 due to a shortage of trailer drivers, which impacted the timely evacuation of import co…

JNPA Announces 50% Ground Rent Waiver for Delayed Import Containers - India Seatrade News

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has announced a relief measure for importers affected by the shortage of trailer drivers during April and May 2026, which led to delays in evacuating import containers from port terminals. In a trade notice issued on June 8, JNPA stated that eligible importers will receive a 50% reimbursement of ground rent charges incurred from the ninth day after container landing onwards. The move aims to ease the fi…