It has access to neighboring Mumbai and to the surroundings of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka and most of North India.

The seaport was built to mitigate pressure of the port of Mumbai in (Bombay) proper and has three terminals:

    * JNPCT
    * NSICT
    * GTI (Gateway Terminal of India)

NSICT is India’s first privately run container terminal. It is operated by Dubai Ports World. Currently it is handling under a Build-Operate-Transfer agreement set up with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) of the Government of India.

The JNPT port is dedicated to meeting the requirements and expectations of its clients through:

    * Equipping itself with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and well-organized, proficient and computer integrated terminal operation systems.

    * Compliance to global standards and offering services at   economic rates.

    * Ensuring safety and security of life, equipment and cargo.

    * Perceiving the guidelines of sustainable growth.

    * Courteousness to patrons

    * Continuously improving the proficiency, responsiveness, skills and enthusiasm of the Port personnel to bring about unremitting development in the physical effectiveness parameters.  Aana Sharma