JNPA Faces Container Delays Due to Trailer and Driver Shortfall - India Seatrade News

Trade Advisory on operational status at JNPA Container Terminals

MUMBAI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s Largest Container Port, wishes to clarify the operational status of its container terminals in light of recent advisories issued by CFSAI and BCBA. All five container terminals at JNPA are functioning smoothly, without congestion, and continue to operate at full efficiency. On average, JNPA receives 10–12 container vessels daily, handling approximately 22,000 TEUs of containerized cargo (i…

JNPA Faces Container Delays Due to Trailer and Driver Shortfall - India Seatrade News

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority has attributed delays in container evacuation at the port to an acute shortage of trailers and truck drivers, impacting cargo movement and increasing turnaround time for import and export consignments. According to port officials, the shortage has disrupted the smooth evacuation of containers from terminals, leading to congestion within port premises and delays in the movement of laden and empty containers. The is…