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Operational Delays in EXIM Container Movement within the JNPA–CFS Ecosystem

The Container Freight Stations Association of India (CFSAI), on behalf of its Member CFSs, wishes to inform all stakeholders that the movement of EXIM containers between Port Terminals and CFSs within the JNPA ecosystem continues to experience delays due to factors beyond the control of CFS operators.
The situation is primarily attributable to:
Traffic congestion and frequent stoppages at Chandani Chowk.
Congestion at terminal gates, particularly at NSICT, NSIGT and GTI, resulting in slower evacuation of import containers and delayed gate-in of export containers, including instances of export shut-outs.
Deteriorated road conditions, potholes, waterlogging and continuing monsoon conditions in port eco-system surrounding region.
Ongoing road repair and infrastructure works, particularly in the vicinity of DRT CFS & several other locations .
Increased turnaround time of Trailer Trucks, impacting the timely movement of both import and export containers.
These factors have significantly affected the evacuation and delivery of containers, resulting in extended transit times and operational disruptions across the logistics chain.
Despite these challenges, all CFSAI Member CFSs continue to make every effort to maintain operational continuity, optimise available resources and minimise delays.
Stakeholders are requested to take note that delays arising from traffic congestion, terminal-side constraints, adverse weather and road infrastructure conditions are beyond the control of Member CFSs.
Accordingly, Member CFSs shall not be held responsible for consequential delays or operational impacts arising from these external factors.
CFSAI requests the concerned authorities to facilitate smoother traffic movement at Chandani Chowk, minimise avoidable traffic stoppages, and expedite road repairs and maintenance in the CFS areas to ensure the efficient movement of EXIM cargo.
CFSAI appreciates the cooperation and understanding of all stakeholders during this period.

@JNPort @jnchcustoms @BCBA_IND @NacfsIndia @cbic_india @shipmin_india @DoC_GoI @DPIITGoI @amtoi_official

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Port congestion AT JNPA Critical delays and Cost Escalation at BMCT
Severe congestion at JNPA, particularly at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT), is disrupting supply chains and significantly increasing logistics costs for Indian trade. BMCT’s problems have intensified following its increased intake of international transshipment containers, without matching enhancement in capacity. This has led to high yard density, slower crane productivity and serious gate congestion.

Despite CFSAI members maintaining a continuous supply of trailers, the average trailer turnaround time at BMCT now exceeds 16-24 hours, causing queues inside and outside the terminal and leading to gross underutilisation of fleets. Import and export cargo movements are both affected, resulting in missed vessel connections, production rescheduling, higher inventory holding, and disruption of contractual commitments.

Trade is incurring heavy costs due to detention, fuel, overtime and other indirect expenses, Several transporters are hesitant to place there fleet at BMCT .

The trade is advised to factor in additional transit time, and coordinate closely with all stakeholders. Immediate intervention by authorities is sought to decongest BMCT, prioritize gateway cargo, and rationalize transshipment intake.
@JNPort @jnchcustoms @BCBA_IND @cbic_india @amtoi_official @FFFAI_INDIA @NacfsIndia @NhavaSheva

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The situation at JNPA Port with regards to the evacuation of import boxes continues to be a matter of grave concern amongst JNPA EXIM containerized trade, especially at BMCT Terminals which is largest among existing.

Despite a severe driver shortage, transporters of CFSs are deploying all available vehicles and resources, but ports are unable to effectively utilize this capacity to reduce congestion and improve cargo movement.

The terminals functioning under JNPA are struggling to deliver import containers on FIFO basis to CFSs which are an extension of the port ecosystem, due to inadequate infrastructure, lack of adequate handling equipment , shortage of manpower, operating procedures, and planning.

With huge capacity expansion & additional area of the port, the supporting infrastructure necessary for handling additional volumes in Terminals and smooth operations has not been augmented. Although authorities are aggressively intervening, the situation continues to be serious.

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@shippingcorp @shipmin_india @CaptBKTyagi2 @NEWSONShipping @CMMI_India @imare_india @dgshipping_IN @MarexMedia @mui_mum @Fosma5 @MASSA04313270 Dear Capt Tyagi and All Directors
So nice to see the Republic Day Flg hoisting ceremony with all of you present. A motivation to entire sci family
Long live our republic
Jai Hind

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EXIM Container Traffic Movement at JNPA - Traffic restrictions allow Movement enroute & proceeding out with EXIM deliveries have been shut down for 18 hours a day.

Movement is allowed only between midnight and 6:00 AM. However, local CFS movements are being stopped intermittently adversely impacting the Turn around time of TTs which has created severe disruption of EXIM cargo flows.
Huge Cargo cargo pendency: Import containers from 8–9 days back remain undelivered as Terminal are not following mandated First In First Our (FIFO)

Unless the restrictions are withdrawn immediately, EXIM trade at JNPA faces a crisis & serious situation with national-level repercussions.
This disruption is entirely beyond the control of CFSs and the concerned stakeholders have been notified

CFSAI seeks immediate intervention of, MAHA Gov, a, Navi Mumbai Police, JNPA & JNCH Authorities & Ministries of Shipping, Commerce & Finance to restore normal EXIM container flows at JNPA.
@JNPort @jnchcustoms @CMOMaharashtra ; @shipmin_india ;@BCBA_IND @cbic_india @amtoi_official ;@DPIITGoI ; @DoC_GoI @CimGOI

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@JNPort @jnchcustoms @BCBA_IND @CMOMaharashtra @shipmin_india @cbic_india @DPIITGoI @CimGOI @amtoi_official @NacfsIndia

Disruption of EXIM Containers Road Movement - Police Traffic Advisory restricts Outbound movement to Thane and interiors for 18 hrs a day- Movement allowed only from midnight to 6:00 Am. as issued of 17th Sept 2025 (copy attached), all EXIM container movements which are enroute & proceeding out with import deliveries or coming with Exports have been shut down for 18 hours a day. Movement is allowed only between midnight and 6:00 AM.
Local CFS movements are also being stopped intermittently adversely impacting the Turn around time of TTs , This has created severe disruption of EXIM cargo flows resulting in
Unprecedented cargo pendency: Few Import containers from 8–9 days back still remain undelivered Systemic collapse risk: Unless the restrictions are withdrawn immediately, EXIM trade at JNPA faces a crisis & serious situation with national-level repercussions.
Urgent Appeal & seek intervention of, Government of Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai Police, JNPA & JNCH Authorities & Ministries of Shipping, Commerce
as this will result in severe repercussions for India’s EXIM trade handled at JNPA

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@JNPort @jnchcustoms @shipmin_india @cbic_india @DPIITGoI @CMOMaharashtra @amtoi_official @FFFAI_INDIA @BCBA_India @NacfsIndia @BCBA_India
Total Traffic Chaos at JNPA Port eco system = EXIM Container Movement at JNPA hit badly- Chaos as Truck Movement allowed only for 6 hrs - from 12:00 Midnight. to 6:am P

With Roads barricaded by Police , a total Chaotic situation has happened for last 2-3 days - As per the Police Traffic Advisory (copy attached), all EXIM container movements which are enroute & proceeding out with import deliveries
have been shut down for 18 hours a day. .
Systemic collapse risk: Unless the restrictions are withdrawn immediately, EXIM trade at JNPA faces a crisis & serious situation with national-level repercussions.

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@shippingcorp @shipmin_india @CaptBKTyagi2 Feel so proud and happy to see our SCI being awarded and recognised as “Ship operator of the year “
Heartiest Congratulations to Capt Tyagi and the entire team .
SCI has the legacy of safe operations for over 6 decades wishing more accolades and laurels to our SCI

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@NacfsIndia @Prasri @ajcpil @cbic_india @FinMinIndia @kolkata_customs CFSAI President & Managing Committee joins NACFS president . Pramod Srivastava and Sh Jaiswal in extending Warm welcome to Sh Ramavati Srinivasa Naik IRS on assuming charge as CC Kolkata Customs .

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Shri Surjit Bhujabal, Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) chairs 19th Customs Consultative Group (CCG) meeting in Bengaluru https://t.co/vcGddi0noi

CFSAI is proud to share that as a Member of CCG, 19th Meet at Bengaluru on 2nd & 3rd July, CFSAI team comprising of Suresh kumar R,President , Capt Nishit Joshi SVP & Umesh Grover SG attended the Meeting . Our all agenda points (8), some related to Policy issues were deliberated & directions were given by the Chair towards resolution of some of the points.
CFSAI expresses heartfelt gratitude to Member Customs, & CCG organizers for the opportunity given in this highest platform
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JNPA Terminals severe road congestion at approach roads to "Gate-In" continues since 1 month barring 2-3 days respite. Which ever terminal gets ad-hoc vessels and incremental volumes get congested . It was BMCT and Apart from inconvenience and delays faced by the Importers and exporters, our Member CFSs TTS are getting stuck in queues for up to 8-10 hrs whilst approaching In-Gates. There is a huge productivity loss with each Trailers barely making 1 to 1.5 round trip a day. The terminals are not following FIFO, which results in containers arrived in earlier vessels getting buried in stack.
Importers /Exporters/ CFSs & Truckers continue to bear the brunt as TTS get stuck in long queues and gate entry takes up to 8-10 hours. Although JNPA has intervened and advised Terminals to ensure augment equipment handling & infra , there is no improvement
This issue is serious and needs to be addressed
CFSAI advisory highlights that once congestion sets in, Terminals do not follow SOP & FIFO. Containers arrived earlier get buried in stack whilst newer containers get delivered.
@JNPort @shipmin_india @jnchcustoms @BCBA_IND @amtoi_official @CMOMaharashtra @FieoHq @NacfsIndia @CimGOI @cbic_india @NhavaSheva

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Priority to Musical Concert at DY Patil stadium Belapur -EXIM containers movement in JNP halted for 10 Hrs.

It is ridiculous !! Navi Mumbai Police issued advisory & totally halted the movement of all Truck trailers connecting and evacuating EXIM cargoes in Containers to and from JN Port to nearby Container Freight Stations (CFSs) by putting barricades. This was to give priority to control the surge of traffic expected during Musical concert happening at DY Patil stadium , 20 kms away !! 100s of CFS TTs are stuck causing huge losses to the trade and CFSs

This is the 4th time in last few months when EXIM Containers movements have been halted.
@JNPort @CMOMaharashtra @jnchcustoms @NhavaSheva @shipmin_india @DPIITGoI @CimGOI @BCBA_IND @cbic_india @amtoi_official @NacfsIndia @PMOIndia

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Serious Road Traffic congestion at BMCT Terminal gates , JNPA & persisting for almost last 20 days. EXIM trade adversely impacted . No relief in sight. Huge challenge for stakeholders especially CFSs towards evacuation of imports Turn around time is doubled as TTs stuck for 12-14 hrs in queues. Pix and CFSAI Trade Advisory attached
@JNPort @BCBA_IND @amtoi_official @shipmin_india @NacfsIndia @FFFAI_INDIA @CimGOI @jnchcustoms @Navimumpolice @cbic_india @CMOMaharashtra

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Traffic delays & disruption in NSICT gates at JNPA - EXIM connectivity impacted
Long queues of Truck Trailers pile up at JNPA's NSICT Terminal gates extending few kms upto PUB and impacts export connectivity in last few days . CFSAI issued a trade Advisory on 8th seeking intervention as delays in import evacuation of boxes is experienced by the trade. Huge surge in Reefer trade is apparently the reason cited by Terminal
@JNPort @jnchcustoms @BCBA_IND @shipmin_india @amtoi_official @CBIC @DoC_GoI @NacfsIndia @MANSA

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EXIM trade at JNPA left in the cold due to "coldplay" musical event at Navi Mumbai

Several thousand Trailer Trucks carrying Export/ Import boxes are stranded and movements held up. Transporters , CFSs, Terminals and Importer exporters face the brunt of arbitrary traffic restrictions and suffer huge losses. Understand this is for 3 days ! So 3-4 days of disruption of movements
@JNPort @jnchcustoms @FFFAI_INDIA @DoC_GoI @BCBA_IND @shipmin_india @dgshipping_IN @FieoHq @amtoi_official @NacfsIndia @cbic_india @DPIITGoI @shippingcorp @ET_Infra @maritimegateway @FinancialXpress

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CFSAI MC team extends warm welcome to Shri Vimal Kumar Srivastava , IRS, Chief commissioner , JN Customs House
CFSAI team met the new CC Vimal Srivastava Ji on 19th Nov and apprised him on the role of CFSs in JN Port as key logistics Infrastructure providers.
@cbic_india @BCBA_IND @NacfsIndia @JNPort @FFFAI_INDIA @jnchcustoms @shippingcorp @allcargofficial