The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Maharashtra has retained its status as India’s best-performing container port and climbed to the 22nd position globally in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025. The index is jointly published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence and is considered a key benchmark of port efficiency worldwide.
JNPA improved by one position from the previous year and was also recognized among the world’s most improved container ports over recent years. The port’s strong performance reflects improvements in operational efficiency, vessel turnaround times, and infrastructure development.
Among private ports, APM Terminals Pipavav emerged as India’s highest-ranked private container port, securing the 28th position globally, while Mundra Port slipped to the 30th spot.
The CPPI evaluates ports based on the total time vessels spend in port, making efficiency and turnaround speed key factors in determining rankings. According to the World Bank, efficient ports play a critical role in reducing logistics costs, improving supply-chain reliability, and boosting global trade competitiveness.
JNPA’s continued rise in global rankings comes amid significant investments in port infrastructure and capacity expansion, strengthening India’s position in international maritime trade and logistics.
