The relief covers
containers that were inside terminal yards from 28th February 2026 or gated in
until 7:00 AM on 8th March 2026. Terminal operators will provide a 100% waiver
on ground rent/dwell time for up to 15 days and an 80% waiver on reefer plug-in
charges for perishable cargo for the same period, extending up to 14th March
2026.
JNPA, in
coordination with terminal operators and customs authorities, has also arranged
additional storage space and facilitated temporary transshipment of containers
from other ports destined for the Middle East. Shipping lines, NVOCCs, and
freight forwarders have been directed to ensure these benefits reach exporters
directly. The move aligns with the
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways’ directive to mitigate the impact of
Middle East disruptions and support the EXIM community during the crisis.