Myanmar President Signals Interest in India's Maritime Sector

Myanmar President Expresses Interest in India's Maritime Sector

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has expressed interest in India's maritime sector during his visit to the leading container traffic port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port. Accompanied by a delegation of 67 officials, the President's visit was met with a warm welcome by JNPA Chairperson Gaurav Dayal and the heads of various departments at the maritime facility.

During the visit, the delegation was given a comprehensive presentation on JNPA's port infrastructure, operational capabilities, capacity expansion initiatives, strategic development projects, sustainability measures, and future growth roadmap. The presentation highlighted the development of the Vadhvan Port Project, envisioned as one of India's largest deep-draft ports and a key driver of maritime trade growth in the region.

The visit provided an opportunity for JNPA to showcase India's maritime capabilities, operational excellence, and future-oriented development initiatives, including the Vadhvan Port Project. The port operator expressed its enthusiasm for strengthening maritime and trade cooperation between India and Myanmar, as well as exploring avenues for enhanced regional connectivity and economic collaboration.

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The delegation also visited the port vicinity to gain first-hand insight into the port's efficient functioning, cargo handling operations, and integrated logistics ecosystem. This visit underscores the growing importance of maritime cooperation and regional partnerships in advancing trade, connectivity, and sustainable economic development across the wider Indo-Pacific region.

JNPA's Infrastructure and Operations

JNPA operates five container terminals and has a shallow water berth for general cargo operated by Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal. The Liquid Cargo Terminal at the facility is managed by the BPCL-IOCL consortium, and the additional liquid cargo terminal developed by JNPA is operated by JSW - JNPT Liquid Terminal Pvt Ltd. Additionally, the newly constructed coastal berth links other Indian ports and facilitates enhancing the traffic of coastal containers.

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Furthermore, JNPA operates a multi-product SEZ with infrastructure to boost export-oriented industries and is developing an all-weather, deep-draft, greenfield port at Vadhvan.