Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) marked a strong presence at India Maritime Week 2025, held from October 27 to 31, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Over the five days, JNPA highlighted its achievements, upcoming initiatives, and future-ready infrastructure at JNPA stall, attracting widespread attention from dignitaries, industry experts, and international delegates.
The JNPA stall was graced by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Vijay Kumar, IAS, who appreciated JNPA’s contribution toward India’s maritime growth. The Minister of Marketing and Protocol, Government of Maharashtra, Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal, also visited JNPA stall. Several other eminent visitors, including senior officials from the Ministry, port sector leaders, foreign delegates, and corporate representatives, also interacted with the JNPA team during the event.
During the event, JNPA signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with major Indian and global organisations, collectively amounting to over ₹228,300 crore, aimed at boosting infrastructure development, financial collaboration, and technological advancement at JNPA and the upcoming Vadhvan Port. The key MoUs signed include:
JNPA also participated actively in several panel discussions and strategic sessions during the week, contributing insights on topics such as port digitalization, coastal connectivity, and the future of global maritime trade. The Maharashtra State Session at India Maritime Week 2025, hosted by JNPA, outlined a bold roadmap for the state’s maritime growth, positioning Maharashtra as India’s leading maritime hub. Graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, the session featured key MoU signings and strategic insights from senior officials on the state’s three-pillar approach — led by the world-class Vadhvan Port project, sustainable infrastructure, and multimodal connectivity. The event also saw the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) inauguration, emphasizing international cooperation and resilient global supply chains, followed by eight strategic MoU exchanges by JNPA. The technical sessions — Logistics Reinvented and From Ports to Prosperity — explored seamless connectivity, port-led economic transformation, and JNPA’s pivotal role as India’s top-performing container port.
Adding further depth to its international engagement, JNPA hosted three foreign delegation visits during India Maritime Week 2025. Delegations from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and Sweden visited JNPA to explore collaboration in port management, skilling and training, and sustainability. The discussions focused on technology transfer, innovation in cargo handling, and the exchange of knowledge in sustainable port development, underscoring JNPA’s growing reputation as a hub for global maritime cooperation.
JNPA’s excellence and innovation were also recognised during the week with two prestigious awards. The port received the Indian Port of the Year and for the Port led Development. These accolades reaffirm JNPA’s position as a benchmark in responsible and future-ready port operations.
Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Dayal, IAS, Chairman, JNPA, said, “India Maritime Week 2025 provided JNPA with an excellent platform to showcase our ongoing projects, strategic vision, and collaborations that are shaping the next phase of India’s maritime growth.
The MoUs signed and discussions held during the week will further accelerate our efforts toward building sustainable, efficient, and globally competitive port infrastructure.
With the success of its participation at India Maritime Week 2025, JNPA continues to strengthen its leadership role in India’s maritime ecosystem, driving forward projects like Vadhvan Port, ‘ShivDurg’, a visionary 20-storey corporate office complex he upcoming state-of-the-art infrastructure, was highlighted at IMW 2025. Located along Mallet Bunder Road, adjacent to the Ferry Wharf and Domestic Cruise Terminal of the Mumbai Port Authority, this landmark project will redefine maritime infrastructure and corporate excellence, enhancing port efficiency, and advancing the nation’s vision of becoming a global maritime hub.
