Volume surges! Difficult to clear! The port is in emergency!

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According to the latest news, the JNPT Terminal at Nhava Sheva Port is suffering from serious congestion problems. The Nawasiva Port Terminal encountered container vehicle congestion, which extended the time to enter and exit the terminal by 6-8 hours, seriously affecting the entire import and export cycle.

Container freight stations have complained about customs clearance difficulties and high inventory levels adding to operational pressures. At the same time, Mundra Port also faces efficiency issues, and improving port operations and cross-departmental collaboration has become a top priority.

The congestion situation is particularly severe at the Gateway Terminal of India (GTI) at APM Terminals and the Navasheva International Container Terminal (NSCIT) operated by DP World.Become the focus of industry attention.

Container truck drivers have experienced significantly longer delays in and out of container areas, leading to chaos in the pickup and unloading process, particularly in the past few weeks.

The Navasheva Container Operators Association (NSCOWA) clarified in an official notification that the ongoing congestion has resulted in an average delay of 6 to 8 hours for each import, export and empty container crossing the NSICT and GTI terminals, seriously disrupting the overall import and export cycle.

In addition, owners of the Container Freight Station (CFS) at the Port of Nhavasheva have also complained that they are having difficulty clearing customs goods from the terminal.This dilemma has undoubtedly increased the financial burden on cargo owners.

The Container Freight Stations Association of India (CFSAI) expressed great concern and noted that all port terminals reported high inventory levels, further exacerbating overall operational pressure.

The sharp increase in cargo volume and the instability of ship operating schedules are key reasons for this dilemma.

With the surge in the number of containers and the influx of cargo, the Port of Nawahiwa is overwhelmed.

According to industry sources, the port and its main operators have struggled to cope with the frequent changes in the docking windows of various ships, resulting in a serious capacity shortage.

NSCOWA, the organization representing the local container trailer industry, stressed that these delays are not the responsibility of its member shippers, but are caused by a combination of factors.

Although the association and other stakeholders actively keep the industry informed through daily traffic advisories, delays are still having a significant impact on importers' delivery schedules.

Carrier officials noted that addressing the issue will require greater efforts at the port and terminal level in planning and coordinating cargo movements.

Industry insiders further analyzed that the complexity of long-distance transportation in Southern Africa and delays at the previous port of call have resulted in frequent changes in estimated time of arrival (ETA), posing huge challenges to major terminal operators when arranging ship berthing windows.

At the same time, the rail capacity of Mundra Port has also been affected due to reduced turnover efficiency.

The two major ports together undertake most of India's container freight tasks, but now they are experiencing severe congestion.This has brought unprecedented pressure to import and export traders.

Local transportation companies have strongly called for the need to strengthen coordination at the port and terminal levels and conduct more effective planning and management of cargo flows in order to alleviate the current traffic congestion dilemma.

At the same time, the government should also attach great importance to port infrastructure construction and operational efficiency to provide support for the smooth development of Indian trade.

For cargo owners and shippers, this ongoing congestion is undoubtedly another severe test. It is expected that relevant local departments can take effective measures as soon as possible to alleviate the current difficulties and maintain smooth trade.