Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals PVT. Ltd. (BMCTPL) have resolved a dispute over the concession agreement for JN Port’s container terminal. The concession period is extended by 1,173 days, now ending on March 8, 2048. BMCTPL’s claims for damages were dismissed, focusing instead on a concession extension.
The Colombo Port East Container Terminal (ECT) faces delays until July, attributed to inter-terminal truck system issues transferring 30,000 containers. Shipping lines worry about costs and time wastage. Talks with the minister and SLPA are ongoing to solve problems. ECT needs Straddle carriers and Prime Movers for operation, with concerns about timely commissioning.
The port achieved a new milestone by surpassing its previous record of 73.75 MMT in fiscal year 2023-24 almost a month before the end of the year. The VPA chairman commended the staff for their hard work and expressed hope for a record 80 MMT in the current financial year.
Ho Vee Leung, Head of Infocomm Technology & Data at PSA Singapore, details the remarkable progress of PSA Tuas Port, set to become the largest automated container terminal globally. With the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and automation, the port aims to enhance efficiency, productivity, and adaptability while positioning Singapore as a leading global maritime hub.
