JNPA at Nhava Sheva is described as India's largest container port
Background
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) was founded on May 26, 1989. A Press Information Bureau release on its 36th Foundation Day describes its rise as India's largest container port. The port operates five container terminals: NSFT, NSICT, NSIGT, BMCT and APMT. It occupies 277 hectares of land. The release expands BMCT as Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals.
Container terminals:
5
Land area:
277 hectares
Founded:
May 26, 1989
Why it matters for exams: Ports and their features are a steady source of economy and geography questions.
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