Smart Port Logistics: JNPT and Vadhavan Clear Ocean Vessels in Record 18 Hours
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Major container terminals along India's western maritime coastline have achieved an average vessel turnaround time of 18.2 hours, down from 48 hours four years ago.
Deployment of automated optical character recognition (OCR) gate complexes and radio-frequency container seals allows incoming trucks to complete terminal entry within 45 seconds.
The deep-draft greenfield port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra has received final clearances to accommodate 24,000 TEU mega-container vessels.
"Port velocity is the primary determinant of manufacturing export efficiency; every hour saved at berth translates into measurable balance-of-payments gains."
Exporters report logistics costs as a percentage of cargo value declining by 140 basis points, boosting international competitiveness for manufactured goods.
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