JNPA to Develop State-of-the-Art Empty Container Yard in Its Premises Near Nhava Sheva

Loco News Bureau : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) - India’s largest container port, has entered into License Agreement with RSA Global for the development of a state-of-the-art Empty Container Yard (ECY) at JNPA. The upcoming facility is envisioned as a major addition to the port's logistics ecosystem, offering shipping lines, transporters and the trade community a world-class solution for efficient empty container management. It is strategically located just 3 km from the terminals at Nhava Sheva.

 

The JNPA-authorised Empty Container Yard will spread across 62 acres on a 30-year lease. Designed with advanced infrastructure, automation, and
sustainability at its core, the facility will support faster turnaround, improved asset utilization, and enhanced operational reliability for the maritime logistics
sector.

The facility will provide an integrated suite of services catering to the complete lifecycle of empty containers, enabling shipping lines to manage equipment more efficiently while improving coordination across ports, terminals, Container Freight Stations (CFSs), Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Free Trade
Warehousing Zones (FTWZs) and transport operators. The Empty Container Yard will be developed in a phased manner to ensure the timely commencement of operations while progressively enhancing capacity and automation. Phase I, comprising approximately 20 acres, is expected to be operational within 15–20 days, enabling storage and core yard operations.

 

Phase II will add another 20 acres by January 2027, followed by the development of the remaining 21.7 acres under Phase III by May 2027, completing the 62-acre facility. The project will also introduce advanced technologies in phases, including gate automation, AI-enabled CCTV surveillance, a Yard Management System (YMS), an intelligent bay allocation system, driver utility facilities, and 'Container Eye' for automation of maintenance and repair (M&R) processes, delivering greater efficiency, visibility and operational control.

 

Key Highlights of the Upcoming Empty Container YardComprehensive services, including:

• Empty (MTY) Storage
• Maintenance & Repair (M&R)
• Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI)
• Container Survey & Inspection
• SOLAS Weighment Compliance
• Repositioning Transportation
• Container Fabrication & Modification
• CFS Transfers

 

Capability to handle multiple equipment types, including:

• Dry Containers
• Reefer Containers
• ISO Tanks
• Out-of-Gauge (OOG) / Project Cargo Equipment
• Collapsible Containers

 

Advanced automation and technology integration, including ASRS, EOTS, OCRS and integrated IT systems.

 

24×7 operations designed to support uninterrupted logistics and container movement.

 

Strong HSSEQ commitment, incorporating renewable energy, green initiatives, waste management, and robust safety and security infrastructure.

 

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