By Akshay
June 26, 2026
India's largest container port is the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA). It is located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
(JNPA) was formerly known as Nhava Sheva Port and was commissioned in 1989.
This is India's largest container port; the highest volume of container imports and exports takes place through this port every year.
This port is located near Mumbai, so it is easily connected to the country's major factories and markets.
Container operations here have become faster and easier with the help of modern machinery and digital technology.
Automobiles, electronics, textiles, chemicals, and various other goods are imported and exported through this port.
This port plays a crucial role in boosting India's exports and provides employment to lakhs of people.
The government is continuously investing in new terminals, improved logistics, and automation here to further enhance capacity.
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA) is continuously strengthening the country's potential in global trade.