During the event, an MoU was also signed between JNPA and Isaac Centre for Public Policy (ICPP), Ashoka University, Delhi. This MoU is to create a reference framework for port authorities to determine tariffs from both cost benchmarking and port benchmarking perspectives, across various cargo types and commodities. A heavy-duty battery swapping station was also commissioned. JNPA aims to convert 90% of its internal heavy truck fleet of about 600 vehicles by December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the gathering Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, stated, \u201cToday, when JNPA takes a decisive step in electrifying its fleet of logistics vehicles, it sends a message far beyond port boundaries. It sends a message that India\u2019s ports are ready to embrace the future, ready to pioneer practices that will set benchmarks for sustainability, efficiency, and innovation. Across India, ports are introducing solar and wind power projects, LNG and hydrogen fuel infrastructure, and electrification of cargo handling equipment. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, we are ensuring that the Indian maritime sector not only keeps pace with global developments but also sets new benchmarks in sustainability and efficiency.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarbananda Sonowal further added, \u201cIn recent months, JNPA has consistently been in the news for the right reasons \u2014 be it ranking among the Top 25 Ports globally in the World Bank\u2019s CPPI index, achieving records in container handling, or advancing key projects in the SEZ, digitalisation, and green energy. Today\u2019s event adds another jewel to that crown of achievements.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking on the occasion, Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairperson, JNPA, and CMD, VPLL, said, \u201cThe launch of this new fleet of EV trucks represents not merely an incremental enhancement of our logistical arsenal, but a paradigmatic leap towards a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for port operations. As custodians of India\u2019s largest container port, it is incumbent upon us to embrace innovation that reconciles economic dynamism with ecological responsibility. This fleet of EV trucks will serve as harbingers of a new era, wherein sustainability is not an adjunct to growth but its very foundation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This induction of state-of-the-art EV trucks marks another decisive stride in JNPA\u2019s pursuit of decarbonisation and energy transition in the maritime and logistics ecosystem. The initiative reflects the Authority\u2019s determination to align itself with global sustainability imperatives while also bolstering operational efficiency and reducing carbon footprints across cargo movement corridors. Today, a total of 50 trucks were flagged off, with the fleet expected to expand to 80 by the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This initiative carries special significance as JNPA, handling nearly half of India\u2019s container trade, sets the pace for sustainable logistics at a national scale. The deployment of EV trucks here serves as a proof point for India\u2019s broader logistics transformation under PM Gati Shakti and the National Logistics Policy (NLP). By deploying EV trucks within port operations, JNPA will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ceremony underscores JNPA\u2019s steadfast commitment to the Government of India\u2019s vision of reducing emissions in the maritime sector, as articulated under the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Green Ports initiative. With this initiative, JNPA continues to pioneer practices that integrate environmental stewardship with operational excellence, thereby reinforcing its position as a trailblazer in the nation\u2019s port-led development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cJNPA Targets 90% Conversion of Its 600-Truck Fleet to EVs by 2026, a massive boost to Sustainable Logistics\u201d: Sarbananda Sonowal JNPA Signs MoU with Ashoka University\u2019s ICPP to Develop Tariff Benchmarking Framework for Ports Mumbai, Sept 2025 The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off India\u2019s first fleet of electric …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":75015,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[143],"post_format":[],"flags":[],"class_list":["post-75014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-state","tag-state"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=75014"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75016,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75014\/revisions\/75016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/75015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=75014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=75014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=75014"},{"taxonomy":"post_format","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpost_format&post=75014"},{"taxonomy":"flags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fflags&post=75014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/s-2K0MQ.jpg\")
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