JNPA and NMDC Group partner to develop Vadhvan Port, aiming for a world-class, 100% green maritime hub with global expertise.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NMDC Group for the development of Vadhvan Port. NMDC Group has committed an investment of ₹21,000 crore for offshore land development through dredging, reclamation, and shore protection.
The Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Group, known for its expertise in marine dredging and infrastructure development, will bring global capabilities to the project. JNPA Chairman Unmesh Sharad Wagh highlighted the MoU as a major milestone, emphasising its role in creating a world-class port that enhances India’s maritime trade potential.
Vadhvan Port is set to become one of the top 10 ports globally and will be developed as a fully green port from inception. JNPA currently operates five container terminals—NSFT, NSICT, NSIGT, BMCT, and APMT—along with a shallow water berth for general cargo, reinforcing its strategic role in India’s port infrastructure.
Source: Times of India
