largest container port,Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – India’s Largest Container Port, has demonstrated remarkable operational resilience by maintaining key performance parameters despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East. At a time when global supply chains continue to face uncertainty, JNPA has ensured seamless port operations through proactive planning, efficient resource utilization, and close coordination with stakeholders.
Key highlights are as follows:
• Import container dwell time at JNPA improved significantly, reducing from 25.17 hours in February 2026 to 22.68 hours in March 2026, reflecting enhanced cargo clearance efficiency and streamlined processes.
• Key efficiency-driven initiatives such as Direct Port Delivery (DPD) and Direct Port Entry (DPE) continue to perform strongly, with DPD at 74.57% and DPE at 45.74% during FY 2025–26, ensuring faster cargo movement and reduced congestion.
• The average turnaround time stands at 22.61 hours, highlighting JNPA’s ability to maintain optimal vessel handling performance even during challenging conditions. Despite the substantial surge in transshipment container handling, with volumes increasing from 5% to 16%, JNPA continued to maintain operational efficiency.
JN Port is also maintaining adequate storage capacity, with only around 50% of the container holding space at the port currently occupied. In addition, an extra 9.2 acres within the port area has been allocated for the storage of export containers, with reefer container occupancy also at 50%.
JNPA has responded proactively through the constitution of a dedicated task force, continuous coordination with terminal operators and stakeholders, and real-time operational monitoring. Targeted measures such as the ‘Back to Town’ (BTT) movement of tractor-trailers, temporary transhipment of cargo, and other decongestion initiatives have ensured operational stability.
