The improvement reflects the
government’s continued focus on modernising port infrastructure, mechanisation,
digitalisation and streamlining cargo-handling processes to enhance India’s
maritime competitiveness. A key
achievement has also come from Jawaharlal
Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), which secured the 22nd position in the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index (CPPI)
2025. JNPA’s ranking places it alongside some of the world’s leading
container ports, with Singapore ranked
21st and Shanghai 23rd. The
performance highlights the growing efficiency of Indian ports and their
increasing ability to compete with established global maritime hubs. According to the government, initiatives
including infrastructure upgrades, mechanisation and the implementation of the One Nation One Port Process (ONOP)
have helped simplify port operations, reduce vessel turnaround time and improve
overall productivity. The continued improvement in port performance is expected to support
faster cargo movement, reduce logistics costs and strengthen the efficiency of
India’s supply chains. With India positioning its ports as key
enablers of international trade, the gains in turnaround time and global port
rankings underline the country’s progress towards building a more efficient,
competitive and globally integrated maritime logistics ecosystem.