Mumbai (12.03.2025): Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has signed Concession Agreement with SPV floated by Trident Agrocom Exports Private Limited and Man Infraconstruction Limited (Consortium) for the development of an Export-Import cum Domestic Agricultural Commodity-Based Processing and Storage Facility at JNPA. The project, valued at approximately Rs 285 crore, will be developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode on a Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) model.
Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairperson of JNPA, stated that the signing of this agreement marks a significant step in enhancing port-led industrial development. Chairman highlighted that since there is no integrated agro-based storage and processing facility in any Indian port currently, this project has been conceptualized as first of its kind facility and at par with global facilities which will strengthen agro-trade, create new business opportunities, and boost India's agricultural exports. He further reaffirmed JNPA's commitment to developing world-class infrastructure to strengthen the logistics and supply chain ecosystem.
The proposed first of its kind state-of-the-art facility, planned on 27 acres of land at JNPA, is free from Environmental Clearance (EC) and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) constraints. It is designed to handle approximately 1.2 million tonnes of agricultural commodities annually, ensuring efficient processing, sorting, packing, and laboratory testing to meet food safety and trade compliance standards. The facility will offer comprehensive storage solutions, including cold storage, pre-cooling, frozen storage, and dry warehouses under one roof, which will significantly reduce post-harvest losses.
