September 25, 2025: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai has been ranked among the 20 most-improved container ports globally in 2024, according to a preliminary report issued by the World Bank.
JNPA secured the 19th position worldwide in terms of year-on-year improvement, as outlined in the findings of The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2020–2024: Trends and Lessons Learned report.
Over the four-year review period, two Indian ports featured in the top 20 for significant progress: JNPA and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone’s Mundra Port. The report highlighted that Jawaharlal Nehru Port experienced notable gains between 2020 and 2024. Its CPPI values showed considerable fluctuation, standing at 66 in 2020, 62 in 2021, 35 in 2022, 48 in 2023, and finally rising sharply to 100 in 2024.
The World Bank attributed this improvement to the addition of terminal capacity and process reforms, which have contributed to shorter turnaround and dwell times for vessels.
In terms of operational capacity, Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International—Singapore’s global port operator backed by State-owned Temasek Holdings—has been instrumental in driving efficiency at JNPA. BMCT provides deep-water capability with a berth depth of approximately 16.5 metres and a 1,000-metre quay. The terminal is also equipped with modern handling equipment and advanced gate systems designed to facilitate smoother cargo movement and higher productivity.
JNPA’s inclusion in the World Bank’s list of most-improved ports reflects India’s growing emphasis on strengthening maritime infrastructure to meet rising global trade demands. Officials noted that continued investment in digitalisation, modern equipment, and policy reforms will be crucial in sustaining this momentum and enhancing the port’s competitiveness on the world stage.
Source: Rediff
