The new terminal, Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT), spans an area of 200 hectares with more than two kilometres of dock length and is served by 24 cranes, 72 rubber tyred gantry cranes, and some rail-mounted gantry cranes.Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated a new container cargo terminal of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) at Uran in Raigad district on Friday.With this launch, the overall handling capacity of JNPA goes above 10 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit), the first for any Indian port. The cargo terminal will be operated by Singapore-based firm PSA.“This milestone strengthens Maharashtra’s position as the No. 1 cargo handler in terms of port capacity created in India. But this is just the beginning, once the Vadhavan Port becomes operational, Maharashtra will rank among the world’s top 10 ports, shaping global trade for the next century,” Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said during the inaugural event. The JN Port PSA Mumbai Terminal (BMCT) Phase-II, which was virtually inaugurated by PM Modi and his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong, in Navi Mumbai, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (PTI Photo)The new terminal, Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT), spans an area of 200 hectares with more than two kilometres of dock length and is served by 24 cranes, 72 rubber tyred gantry cranes, and some rail-mounted gantry cranes. Port authorities stated that the additions will enable quicker movement of cargo between ships and the hinterland.Connectivity has been enhanced through six dedicated rail sidings, facilitating direct connectivity to key freight corridors. The deep draft berths in BMCT are equipped to receive some of the largest container ships in the world, with a carrying capacity of up to 18,000 TEU. This, officials said, would enhance India’s competitiveness in international trade by allowing larger ships to directly call at the port.In addition to increased capacity, JNPA has also prioritised security and sustainability, port authorities stated. The gate complex of the terminal is fitted with eight automatic lanes combining weighbridges, paperless exit and entry systems, and radiation scanning. Renewable energy presently supplies 60 per cent of the terminal’s requirements, with plans to completely switch to green power in the next few years, they added.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd