Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT)
About NSICT
NSICT is a container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva), India, operated by DP World. It has an installed capacity of 1.2 million TEUs and handled about 1.21 million TEUs in FY25.
NSICT was the first major container terminal built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Commercial operations began in 2000. The concession has now been extended until 2031. The current owner is DP World. In April 2005, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and DP World settled a 20-year-old tariff dispute, involving a ₹ 705 crore adjustment through volume-based royalty discounts. This is expected to further boost cargo volumes. NSICT has strengthened its role as a key gateway for the Far East and ASEAN regions by adding several high-frequency services. CISC2 / SIS / CI6 weekly service, introduced in 2025, directly connects Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, and Port Kelang; AIS5 / SI8 Service to Jakarta, Surabaya, and Singapore. The Evergreen-operated NCI service has upgraded vessels to serve major hubs in Southeast Asia and North China. Ocean Network Express (ONE) continues its TIP service calls, linking India to the Mediterranean and the US East Coast via transhipment. In the 2024–25 fiscal year, NSICT handled 1.21 million TEUs, a 6.67% year-on-year increase. CONCOR is the largest double-stack container train carrier for NSICT, operating daily scheduled services. Each rake carries 180 TEUs. JNPA has approved a plan to merge NSICT and NSIGT into a single mega Terminal.
Facilities & infrastructure
- Quay Length: 600 metres
- Deep Draft: 13.5 metres
- The terminal is integrated with JNPA’s indigenously developed HMS and iVTS (Intelligent Vessel Traffic System)
- The Thagaval App for vessel movements enables the digital capture of pilotage data, masters’ signatures, and other vital information
Why shippers choose NSICT
- Capacity to handle over 160 trains and 100 dedicated services per month to NCR
- Fully integrated with DP World’s global technology
- DP World and CONCOR have reduced dwell time by synchronising vessel arrivals with the rail rake, ensuring containers leave the port within 24 hours
- NSICT acts as a hub for the Inter-Terminal Rail Handling Operation
Shipping lines & services
Hinterland connectivity
Rail & road
Fully integrated with the WDFC. NSICT operates two sets of dedicated railway sidings for direct container loading. National Highway 4B has been widened to 8 lanes. NSICT is connected via its 8-track rail siding to over 52 ICDs. CONCOR operates dedicated DPD trains from NSICT to key industrial hubs like Vapi and Ludhiana. With ONE, CONCOR has expanded reefer services to Hyderabad.
CFS & warehousing
NSICT is connected to 34 licensed Container Freight Stations (CFS) in the Dronagiri, Uran, and Panvel clusters, including Allcargo Terminals, Ameya Logistics, and Navkar Corporation. Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP) is a Free Trade Warehousing Zone. CONCOR operates the Dronagiri Rail Terminal, a CFS, just 10 km from NSICT.
Throughput FY22–FY25
Units: Lakh TEUs (as reported).
Frequently asked questions
Who operates NSICT?
NSICT is operated by DP World.
What is the capacity of NSICT?
Installed capacity is 1.2 million TEUs. Throughput in FY25 was about 1.21 million TEUs, or 101% utilisation.
What is the port code for NSICT?
The UN/LOCODE-style port code is INNSA1.
Where is NSICT located?
NSICT is located at Operations Center, Sheva Complex, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Navi Mumbai 400707, Maharashtra.
How is NSICT connected by rail and road?
NSICT is fully integrated with the WDFC and connected via its 8-track rail siding to over 52 ICDs. National Highway 4B has been widened to 8 lanes.
Which CFS facilities serve NSICT?
NSICT is connected to 34 licensed CFSs in the Dronagiri, Uran, and Panvel clusters, including Allcargo Terminals, Ameya Logistics, and Navkar Corporation.
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Classification
Source: South Asia Container Market Report 2026, p. 55. Last updated Jan 2026.
