Increased Container Dwell Times Impact Vessel Schedules at Nhava Sheva and Mundra Ports
India's Nhava Sheva and Mundra ports are experiencing significant vessel berthing delays, averaging two days for regular services and up to five days for ad-hoc calls. This disruption is primarily attributed to insufficient drayage capacity, leading to longer container dwell…
Container vessels calling at India's Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and Mundra ports are facing considerable berthing delays. Reports from carrier sources indicate that regular services are experiencing an average wait of two days, while ad-hoc vessel calls can be delayed by as much as five days. This operational slowdown is largely a consequence of inadequate drayage capacity, which is hindering the swift movement of containers within and out of the port terminals.
The persistent issue of insufficient drayage capacity at these key Indian ports is leading to prolonged container dwell times. When containers remain at the port for extended periods, it reduces available yard space and creates bottlenecks, directly impacting the efficiency of vessel operations and berth availability.