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BMCT Phase II Inaugurated, JNPA Becomes India’s Largest Container Port

A 30-year PPP with Singapore’s PSA delivers record FDI to India’s port sector.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong virtually opened the expanded terminal on September 4.
  • Phase II doubles BMCT’s capacity to 4.8 million TEUs, pushing JNPA past the 10 million TEU mark to lead India by container capacity.
  • The terminal is configured for the Dedicated Freight Corridor with six on-dock DFC‑compatible rail tracks linking to more than 63 inland container depots.
  • Officials describe the facility as India’s first container terminal running on 100% renewable energy, with digitalized gates, paperless processes and extensive automation including 24 quay cranes.
  • The ₹7,915 crore project under a DBFOT concession with PSA International is cited as the largest single FDI in India’s port sector, completed ahead of schedule and capable of handling vessels of up to 18,000 TEUs.