Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT)
About BMCT
BMCT is a container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva), India, operated by PSA International. It has an installed capacity of 4.8 million TEUs and handled 2.27 million TEUs in FY25.
PSA Mumbai (Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals), also known as BMCT, is located at Juna Sheva in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, within the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) area. The terminal is equipped with some of India’s largest ship-to-shore cranes, designed to handle ultra-large container vessels. Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA Bharat Investments Pte Ltd. PSA Bharat Investments Pte Ltd is part of PSA International Pte Ltd, which is majority-owned by Temasek Holdings. BMCT is developed and operated by PSA International on a design, build, operate, finance, transfer (DBFOT) concession basis with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). The concession was initially signed in 2014 for a 30-year term. CMA CGM operates the Swahili Express Service (SWAX) to East Africa. Emirates Shipping Line partners with CMA CGM on the Swahili Express Service, serving the Middle East and East Africa. Hapag-Lloyd calls regularly at BMCT via the Indian Ocean Service (IOS), which connects with the Middle East and North European ports. COSCO has opened an intra-Asia service. Maersk utilises BMCT for its primary mainline services to Europe and the Far East. MSC has direct calls for Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The terminal operates at a capacity of 4.8 million upon completion of Phase 2. Most of the new cranes added during Phase 2 are e-RTGs. In 2025, the terminal held a dominant 35% market share of total container traffic at JNPA, recording the highest-ever monthly rail volume of 212 trains.
Facilities & infrastructure
- The terminal houses the largest on-dock rail yard in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port area, with eight railway sidings.
- With a draft of 16.5 meters and a continuous quay length of 2,000 meters, multiple mega-vessels can berth simultaneously.
- The terminal’s high DPD adoption rate enables a speedy exit of import reefer containers.
- Has an extensive on-dock rail yard with eight dedicated sidings for direct loadings.
Why shippers choose BMCT
- It has the largest on-dock rail yard in the Jawaharlal Nehru Port area
- It has an extensive on-dock rail yard with eight dedicated rail sidings
- BMCT has the largest reefer capacity among single standalone container terminals in India
- BMCT’s rail-first strategy aims to move over 40% of its cargo via rail by 2027
Shipping lines & services
Hinterland connectivity
Rail & road
It is well connected to the national highway network, specifically via NH 4B, which links the port to the industrial clusters of Maharashtra and beyond. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor enables double-stack container trains to run directly from the terminal to North Indian hubs, including Delhi and Ludhiana.
CFS & warehousing
BMCT is connected to a network of over 30 Container Freight Stations (CFS) located in the Dronagiri, Uran, and Panvel clusters of Navi Mumbai. PSA Ameya CFS is part of the PSA India group and offers a seamless transfer.
Throughput FY22–FY25
Units: Lakh TEUs (as reported).
Frequently asked questions
Who operates BMCT?
BMCT is operated by PSA International.
What is the capacity of BMCT?
Installed capacity is 4.8 million TEUs. Throughput in FY25 was 2.27 million TEUs, or 47% utilisation.
What is the port code for BMCT?
The UN/LOCODE-style port code is INNSA.
Where is BMCT located?
BMCT is located at The Galaxy, Admin Building, 4th Container Terminal, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Sheva, Navi Mumbai 400707, India.
How is BMCT connected by rail and road?
It is well connected to the national highway network via NH 4B. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor enables double-stack container trains to run directly from the terminal to North Indian hubs, including Delhi and Ludhiana.
Which CFS facilities serve BMCT?
BMCT is connected to a network of over 30 Container Freight Stations (CFS) located in the Dronagiri, Uran, and Panvel clusters of Navi Mumbai, including PSA Ameya CFS.
In the news
Classification
Source: South Asia Container Market Report 2026, p. 42. Last updated Jan 2026.
