Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) valued at over ₹2.2 trillion to accelerate development at Jawaharlal Nehru Port and the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The agreements were finalised during the India Maritime Week 2025 and span infrastructure, technology, and financial partnerships aimed at positioning the state as a global logistics hub.
According to officials, these collaborations will enable the creation of modern, sustainable, and high-capacity port facilities. Among the major participants, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone committed ₹51,500 crore for offshore and container terminal projects at Vadhvan Port. The Indian Railway Finance Corporation will contribute ₹20,000 crore in funding support, reinforcing the port’s multimodal connectivity. International firms, including Taiwanese shipping giant Evergreen Marine and UAE-based Gulftainer, have joined the initiative with planned investments of ₹10,000 crore and ₹4,000 crore respectively. These developments highlight the growing interest of global investors in India’s maritime growth story.
At present, JNPA operates as India’s largest container port, managing over 10.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually. The port handled a record 7.3 million TEUs in FY25, reflecting its role as a cornerstone of the nation’s trade infrastructure. The new agreements also focus on building supporting infrastructure and sustainable operations. The Housing and Urban Development Corporation will provide ₹5,000 crore to fund civic and port-linked facilities, while the Dredging Corporation of India will undertake projects worth ₹1,500 crore to deepen and maintain navigable waters at Mumbai and JN ports. Two green tugs will also be supplied under a ₹300 crore MoU with the Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation, reflecting JNPA’s transition towards low-emission port operations.
Global marine engineering firm Boskalis International has pledged ₹26,500 crore to reclaim and develop land at the greenfield Vadhvan Port. Other participants, such as Aegis Logistics, Bhilosa Industries, and NMDC, will invest in cargo handling, marine connectivity, and offshore construction. Officials noted that once operational, the Vadhvan Port will be among the world’s top ten in cargo handling capacity, designed as an all-weather, deep-draft facility with a focus on efficiency and sustainability.
Industry experts emphasised that the massive investment signals renewed confidence in Maharashtra’s port-led industrial ecosystem and could serve as a model for environmentally responsible maritime growth. The JNPA’s strategy aligns with India’s broader vision to enhance logistics competitiveness while reducing carbon intensity in infrastructure operations.
JNPA Unveils Rs 2.2 Trillion Agreements To Strengthen Port And Vadhvan Infra
