In the meantime, DP World, PSA, Essar, Lanco and GVK are among seven shortlisted bidders to build the port’s $1.44bn fourth container terminal. This is the second time the tender has been issued for the project; it was initially cancelled because too few companies bid.
Congestion surcharges applied at Jawaharlal Nehru
Several shipping lines have applied congestion surcharges for containers passing through Jawaharlal Nehru Port, although the Port Trust and container train operators deny accusations of congestion. An additional $60 per teu is now being levied by lines such as Maersk.