PSA Mumbai has officially inaugurated its Phase 2 expansion, a development that will double the terminal’s annual handling capacity to 4.8 million TEUs, positioning it as India’s largest container terminal. The inauguration ceremony, held on September 4, 2025, featured virtual speeches from Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Singaporean Prime Minister Mr. Lawrence Wong, during the latter’s official visit to New Delhi.
Massive Foreign Direct Investment and Enhanced Infrastructure
The Phase 2 expansion, which includes 2,000 meters of continuous quay length designed to accommodate multiple mega container vessels, is the result of a significant financial commitment by PSA under a public-private partnership model. The investment totals SGD 1.7 billion (USD 1.3 billion), representing the largest foreign direct investment from Singapore in India to date.
The Group CEO of PSA International, Mr. Ong Kim Pong, commented that the expansion reinforces the resilience of supply chains and bolsters PSA’s global network. He stated, “This milestone underscores the transformative power of purposeful collaboration between the public and private sectors to enhance global trade flows and uplift communities. Our partnership with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) for PSA Mumbai exemplifies this commitment.”
Boosting Multimodal and Sustainable Logistics
The new terminal, constructed on 200 hectares of land, brings together enhanced yard capacity and robust multimodal infrastructure. A video showcased PSA Mumbai’s active rail connectivity, which features six Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)-compatible tracks linking the terminal to over 63 Inland Container Depots (ICDs) across India. This DFC-ready infrastructure, once the Western DFC is fully connected to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP), will significantly boost multimodal logistics efficiency, aligning with India’s National Master Plan, PM Gati Shakti.
Furthermore, PSA Mumbai is committed to sustainable trade. The terminal’s electrical equipment is already powered by renewable energy, and progressive electrification of diesel assets is underway. Beyond infrastructure, the terminal has created over 1,500 jobs in technical, supervisory, and administrative roles, providing valuable higher-skilled employment opportunities in India’s port sector.
PSA has steadily expanded its presence since its first investment in India in 1998, now operating container terminals in Navi Mumbai and Chennai, container freight stations, and collaborating with its affiliate supply chain business, PSA BDP.
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