JNPT wins, Chairman hounored

Mumbai, September 11, 2018: JNPT, the largest container port in the country has been focussing on creating a seamless environment for the movement of cargo in the last 3-4 years and it has received overwhelming support from the EXIM trading community. Recognitions from independent platforms have been a regular feature for the impressive track record of JNPT. Continuing this tradition, JNPT has been bestowed with “Container Port of the Year” at the Gateway Awards 2018 for the improvement in operational flow, performance efficiency achieved in the financial year 2018, initiatives undertaken to achieve higher levels of productivity and growth across all operations in the port including enhancement of soft and hard infrastructure to provide seamless cargo movement. Neeraj Bansal, Chairman-in-Charge was also honoured with ‘Indian Maritime Port Personality of the Year’ award for his significant contribution to JNPT for making the organisation customer-driven and achieving significant growth on a year-on-year basis. This is the third award that has recognised  Bansal’s work.Accepting the Container Port of the Year award on behalf of JNPT, Bansal said that the award is recognition for the collective efforts of the JNPT team and said that JNPT has been able to create growth momentum in the last few years as a result of various initiatives to increase the overall efficiency of the Port and provide world class facilities to the EXIM trade. The Gateway Award was instituted to recognise and promote best practices, innovation and motivation in the Indian Maritime industry. The 10th edition of the Gateway Awards showcased the outstanding achievements and exceptional accomplishments of individuals and organisations in the Indian Maritime industry.