JNPT decides to shift imported cargo to Mumbai Port’s warehouse from Jan 2018

The JNPT will be shifting its imported cargo to Mumbai port’s warehouses from January to save Rs 14000 transaction cost per container and one-day transit time. The imported goods of about 0.4-0.5 million TEUs meant for Mumbai alone will be shifted to nearby Mumbai port warehouses via barges. After that it will be moved to MOD warehouse. According to JNPT, this will not only decongest roads but also reduce transit time by half leading to transaction cost savings of about Rs 14,000-15,000 per container. This will also help to Mumbai port for revenue generations.