Question

1. Name the port which was constructed to reduce the traffic at the Mumbai port.
2. What special features and facilities does the new port have?

Answer 1

1. The port constructed to reduce the traffic at the Mumbai port is Jawaharlal Nehru Port, also known as Nhava Sheva Port.
2. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) has several special features and facilities, including:
   1. Modern Container Handling: It is India’s largest container port, equipped with advanced container terminals and handling equipment.
   2. Deep-Draft Berths: Capable of accommodating large cargo ships due to deep-water facilities.
   3. Connectivity: Excellent road and rail connectivity to major cities and industrial zones for smooth inland cargo movement.
   4. Automated Systems: Uses computerized systems for efficient port management and customs clearance.
   5. Special Economic Zone (SEZ): Has a dedicated SEZ to promote trade and export-oriented industries near the port.