JNPA will be the highest capacity port by December 2024, says Mr Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) at CII Mumbai International Week Session
JNPA aspires to be a carbon positive port in future.JNPA to reach 10 million TEUs, making it the highest capacity port by December 2024, said Mr Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) at CII Mumbai International Week Session, held today at the hotel Trident.
Visionary leaders highlighted Mumbai’s role as emerging global hub for trade and connectivity. At today's inaugural session of the CII Mumbai International Week 2024, an exclusive panel of Sr Govt Officials and industry leaders shared insights on Mumbai's path to becoming a global hub for trade, culture, and connectivity.
Nidhi Choudhari, IAS, Director , National Gallery of Modern Arts, Ministry of Culture, Government of India; Swati Salgaocar, Chairperson, CII Western Region and Mr Vishal Kamat, Chairman, CII Maharashtra State Council and Executive Director of Kamat Hotels India, gave valuable insights in their respective speeches and panel discussions.
The session on 'Building Mumbai's Future: Sustainable Infrastructure and Equitable Growth was organised as part of the CII Mumbai International Week held in Mumbai .
Mr Unmesh Sharad Wagh, while speaking at the inaugural session CII Mumbai International Week session credited JNPA as one of the key drivers of Mumbai's growth. Mr Wagh said that JNPA will increase the port capacity to 10 million TEUs, making it the highest capacity port.
Clarifying the misconception that Vadhavan port is needed due to choking at JNPA, Mr Wagh said that the former is being built to meet the needs of a rapidly growing Indian economy. JNPA today is much more efficient with signal free, toll-free access to highway and a Centralized Parking Paza (CPP), which has resulted in significantly lower import and export dwell times. The three-pronged approach to enhancing ease of doing business encompassing infrastructure development, simpler processes and digitization has not only accelerated turnaround times but also reduced costs of shipments. He also disclosed that JNPA in few years aims to be a carbon positive port owing to its Miyawaki technique afforestation initiatives and its ongoing efforts to electrify all vehicles used for transportation from berth to yard.
Ms Swati Salgaocar, Chairperson, CII Western Region & President Vimson Group said Mumbai’s cosmopolitan nature and deep-rooted global connections continue to make it an essential nexus for commerce, finance, and cultural exchange, linking India to global markets in a way few cities can match. She said the CII Mumbai International Week was launched with a vision to showcase Mumbai to the world. It also aims to promote global trade and Investments through the Mumbai International Week.
Mr Rishi Bagla, Deputy Chairman, CII Western Region and Managing Director, Bagla Group said that his vision for India is a nation where every global citizen dreams to be a citizen of India. Mumbai being a nerve centre of Maharashtra and India has a pivotal role to play here. A lot needs to be done to make Mumbai 'livable, lovable and enjoyable'.
Mr Vaibhav Vohra, Managing Director, Continental Carriers (P) Ltd said that the government focus on infrastructure development, logistics planning, proactive governance, and technology adoption has improved India’s ranking on the Logistics Performance Index to 38 from 54. Mumbai's world-class infrastructure, smart policies, and strategic location will help it grow into a global logistics hub. He added that success depends on collaboration between government agencies, private companies, and the resilience of Mumbai's businesses.
Mr Saurabh Sangla, Chairman, CII WR Sub-Committee on International Trade and Investment and Executive Director, Signet Industries Ltd. said that Mumbai is India's financial capital and a symbol of economic growth. Being a center of the international economic revolution, the city will be instrumental in making India a USD 5 trillion economy. He emphasized using sustainable practices, innovation, and effective strategies to achieve this goal.
