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Ship chandling operations at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), India
IndiaContainer & general cargo

Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)

JNPT at Nhava Sheva is India's largest container port and handles a substantial share of the country's containerised trade. Multiple terminal operators share the estate, and each has its own gate and pass procedure — the paperwork, not the stock, is usually what delays a delivery.

Operational Notes for Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT)

  • India's largest container port, across several independently run terminals

  • Each terminal operates its own gate, pass and access procedure

  • High call frequency for mainline container tonnage

How We Supply This Port

We hold terminal-specific access accreditation at Nhava Sheva so store deliveries clear the gate on the first attempt rather than waiting on same-day pass issuance.

Fresh ProvisionsBonded & Duty-Free StoresTechnical SparesCabin & Deck StoresSafety EquipmentIMPA Catalogue Supply

Customs & Port Formalities in India

  1. 1

    The vessel's agent files arrival documents through the Port Community System (PCS 1x); stores cannot be delivered before customs entry is granted.

  2. 2

    Bonded and duty-free stores for foreign-going vessels are cleared with Indian Customs against a stores shipping bill — allow 24 to 48 hours.

  3. 3

    ISPS port entry passes are required for all delivery personnel; photo identification and, at most Major Ports, prior verification apply.

  4. 4

    Supplies to foreign-going vessels are zero-rated for GST against valid export documentation, which Marella issues with every invoice.

  5. 5

    Garbage and sludge landing must be handled by a pollution-control-board authorised vendor against a signed MARPOL receipt.

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Operational Data

Coordinates
18° 56' N, 72° 57' E
Draft Limit
15.0m
Status
Operational 24/7
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