PSA Chennai has reached a remarkable milestone by handling over 13 million TEUs. This achievement showcases the terminal’s commitment to operational excellence and its pivotal role in India’s trade landscape. Strategically located at Chennai Port, it enhances connectivity to major manufacturing hubs while prioritizing sustainable practices and efficiency improvements.
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.
