News / Slow roadworks driving port congestion and frustration for JNPT truckers

Container truck operators at India’s Nhava Sheva port/JNPT are becoming increasingly frustrated by gate delays that could have costly repercussions for the trade.

The Nhava Sheva Container Operators’ Welfare Association (NSCOWA), which represents trailer operators handling movements in the harbour, said the slowdowns had already meant some export containers missed scheduled ocean connections and import boxes overstayed on the dock.

“It is taking around 10 to 12 hours for drivers to reach the entry gate,” said NSCOWA, and urged stakeholders to intervene to fix ...