Jawaharlal Nehru Port becomes first 100% Landlord Major Port of India

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) has become the first major port of the country to become 100% Landlord port having all berths being operated on PPP model.

What is Landlord port model?

• The landlord port is characterized by its mixed public-private orientation.

• Under this model, the port authority acts as regulatory body and as landlord, while port operations (especially cargo handling) are carried out by private companies.

About Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP)

• JNP is one of the leading container ports of the country and is ranked 26th among the top 100 global ports (as per Lloyds List Top 100 Ports 2021 Report). Currently, five container terminals are operated at JNP, of which only one is port owned.

• The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT) has 2 berths with total length of 680m and 15m draft which will be handed over under this PPP contract along with backup area of 54.74 hectares for 30 years.

• PPP is considered as an effective tool for attracting the investment in the port sector. Until now 86 projects worth Rs. 55,000 Crores have been granted approval under PPP.

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