Jawaharlal Nehru
Port, the most prestigious port among 12 major ports in India
has achieved several landmark performances. It has earned a total
income of Rs. 503.77 crore and incurred a total expenditure of
Rs. 390.80 crore during 2001-2002, the net surplus being Rs. 112.97
crores. The operating income has increased to Rs. 386.67 crore
in 2001-02 from Rs. 326.21 crore in 2000-01. The operating expenditure
has also increased to Rs. 221.95 crore from Rs. 211.12 in the
previous year. Thus while the operating ratio dropped from 64.72%
to 57.37% the return on capital employed increased from 9.77%
to 18.03%.
JNP is the most modern
major port in the West Coast of India, which was commissioned
on 26th May 1989. It is a statutory autonomous body
governed under the provisions of the Major Port Trusts Act 1963.
The Port was planned with a view to decongest the Mumbai Port
and serve as a hub Port for this region. It has three terminals
viz:
- JNP-operated Container Terminal
- Nhava Sheva International Container
Terminal (NSICT)
- Bulk Terminal for import of
bulk cargo mainly fertilizers, raw
materals, foodgrains
and liquid
chemicals.
The Port has handled
22.52 million tonnes of total cargo as against the previous year’s
figure of 18.57 MT, thereby registering a growth of 21.24%. The
Port has retained its foremost position consecutively for the
fourth year in container handling among major ports of India by
handling 1.573 million TEUs together with NSCIT as against 1.189
million TEUs during the previous year, registering a growth of
32%. JN Port alone has handled 54.29% of the India’s total container
traffic during the year 2001-02. The bulk cargo handled was 4.01
million tonnes and achievement of such volume was possible on
account of major contribution of liquid cargo handled to the extent
of 2.85 million tonnes.
Several new Mainline
Vessels such as Advance Container Lines, Malaysian International
Shipping Company, Mitsui OSK Line, Pacific International Line
Shahi Shipping Ltd. COSCO Container Line and Irano Hind Shipping
Company, have commenced their operations from JN Port. Many of
these Lines have extended their services to UK, North Europe,
US East Coast, Africa and Mediterranean while feeder services
are operated to South, Far East and East Asia.
The Port is a pioneer
in the port sector for implementing Electronic Data Interchange
(EDI). EDI messages are exchanged with trade partners, Shipping
Agents, CONCOR, Banks and various CFS ( Clearing and Forwarding
Services) operators. The port has started exchange of Export Cycle
messages with Jawahar Customs. The preparatory work for exchange
of Import Cycle messages is in progress in consultation with Jawahar
customs.
JNP has developed
Shallow berth at a cost of Rs. 29.57 crores. Dredging in front
of the berth is in progress. This berth will be utilized for handling
coastal cargo like Cement, Car carriers and also to accommodate
vessels carrying misc. cargoes like Pig Iron, HR coils etc.
A twin liquid cargo
berth on "BOT" basis by joint venture of Bharat Petroleum Corporation
Ltd and Indian Oil Corpn. Ltd. has been commissioned in March
02. The capacity addition of the berth is 5.54 Million Tonnes,
Class A, B and C grade of liquid can be handed at this berth.
In view of the spurt
in container traffic at JN Port, JNPT has provided about 300 hectares
of land for special Economic Zone. For improving road connectivity,
a special purpose vehicle has been formed with the National Highway
Authority of India and CIDCO at a cost of Rs. 358 crores. This
project includes 4 laning of existing National Highway 4B (NH-4B)
and improving some pockets of the State Highway-54 and Amra Marg
connecting Pune-Mumbai Highway. The project will be executed in
two phases. Phase-I works involving NH-4 B and NH-4 are in progress.
JNPT Port is connected to its main hinterland by rail as well
as by road. The Port is presently handling about 10-12 trains
per day each way in transporting containers to and fro inland
container depots (ICDs). This may go upto 18 trains per day each
way before by March 2003 . To handle the increased number of trains,
the Port has requested Ministry of Railways to double the existing
railway track from Panvel to JN Port.
JNPT has plans for
developing an integrated Chemical Terminal to handle LNG and all
grades of chemicals/liquids including refrigerated and pressurized
liquified gases. The terminal will comprise one LNG berth and
six offshore berths, with about 100 hectares of area.
To enable the port
to handle bigger vessels, the entire channel including that of
Mumbai Port has to be dredged to receive deep draft vessels. To
carry out a detailed study on deepening of channel in phases including
financial models, the work has been awarded to M/s. Haskoning
India.
In view of the increase
in Container traffic at JNP Container Terminal, order has been
placed for acquisition of 2. Super Post Panamax Quay Cranes, which
are expected to be in place shortly. A decision has been taken
to replace eight Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGC).
In view of dwindling
dry bulk cargo traffic and increase in Container Traffic, JNPT
has decided to redevelop Bulk Terminal as Container Terminal on
BOT. 16 parties showed interest in the project. Estimated cost
of the project is Rs. 850-900 crores. Capacity addition through
this project is about 1.2 Million TEUs. The project is likely
to be taken up in the year 2003-04.
In view of the strict
enforcement of stringent safety measures, no fatal accident involving
employees in the port area has taken place during 2001-2002.
