Along with government representatives from the Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) and APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority), the FFFAI Women’s Wing, led by Ms. Chaitaly Mehta, Convenor of the FFFAI Women’s Wing, recently visited the port. This 40-person delegation team broke all previous records.
This year marks Mumbai Port Authority’s 150th year of operation. Mumbai Port Trust, which had very modest beginnings as a trade outpost on June 26, 1873, has successfully completed its metamorphosis into one of the primary ports and busiest ports in the nation, contributing significantly to the development of Mumbai city in India and the nation’s maritime industry. The Mumbai Port holds the distinction of being the nation’s first container port when it was established.
The Third Chemical Berth (TCB) at Pir Pau is scheduled to be completed by March 2024, the SAGARMALA Programme, the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) with a completion date of December 2024, and the New Fish Jetty at Mallet Bunder with an October 2025 completion date are some of the ongoing projects of the Mumbai Port Trust, according to officials.
The New Sewree Warehouse, the Base Oil Tankage at Mallet Bunder, the Development of the Resort at Thal Khob, the Green Cement Terminal at Indira Docks, the Logistics Park at Titwala, and the Promotion of Mallet Bunder as a Fish Tourism Destination are among the Upcoming Projects.
The Port EBS (Enterprise Business Solutions) project, the AI/ML based cybersecurity, the NLP (National Logistics Portal) Marine project, the AI-based Automated Berthing System, the GIS-based EOMS (Estate Operation Management System), and the 5G implementation at the Port are some of the upcoming digital and automation projects.
In her opinion, the Port also has excellent Waterways for Coastal Cargo, State of Art Vessel Tracking System and Global Cruise Tourism & Cruise Hub of India with Mumbai International Cruise Terminal and Domestic Cruise Terminal.
She also pointed out that Mumbai Port is now No. 2 port in India for Liquid Handling with 16 percent market share, Biggest Oil Terminal with Capacity of 22 MMT, Urban Water Transport – providing best Urban Water Transport Facilities to Mumbai.
The “Green Port,” which serves as a hub for lighterage and liquid cargo handling, is a hybrid port with a ship repair ecosystem. Mumbai Port Authority has a strong reputation for innovation and research. In the port and associated industries, it serves as a centre for research, innovation, consulting, and skill development.
