
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.
Customs & Port Formalities in India
- 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
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
ISPS port entry passes are required for all delivery personnel; photo identification and, at most Major Ports, prior verification apply.
- 4
Supplies to foreign-going vessels are zero-rated for GST against valid export documentation, which Marella issues with every invoice.
- 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