Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
Nhava Sheva — officially Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) — is India’s largest container port, handling a big share of the country’s containerised exports from the Mumbai region.
Why it matters
JNPT is the primary export gateway for western and central India, with deep connectivity to the Gulf, Europe and beyond. If you’re buying from the Mumbai–Pune industrial belt, your cargo likely sails from here.
What moves through it
Textiles, engineering goods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and agricultural products dominate — a broad export mix reflecting India’s manufacturing base.
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What is the difference between Nhava Sheva and JNPT?
They are the same port — Nhava Sheva is the location name and JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port) is the official name. Its code is INNSA.