JNPA said that a detailed investigation, including a comprehensive root cause analysis, has been initiated.
In a fatal incident, empty containers toppled onto a waste oil removal tanker during operations on one of the terminals at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in the early hours of July 6, killing one and injuring another.
The incident occurred at the Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal known (NSFT), a joint venture between JM Baxi & CMA Terminals.
“Empty containers toppled onto a waste oil removal tanker during operations at theSFT, one of the container terminals at JNPA, in the early hours of July 6, 2026, resulting in one person losing his life and another sustaining injuries,” JNPA said in a statement.
According the authority, the injured person was given treatment at JNPA hospital and is discharged. JNPA is extending all necessary support to those affected.
“A detailed investigation, including a comprehensive root cause analysis, has been initiated, and all terminals at JNPA are strictly following the prescribed operational procedures and established safety protocols. No deviation from these procedures is being observed, and all requisite safety measures are being implemented consistently across all terminals,” it added.
According to the website of NSFT, it is equipped with state of art container handling infrastructure and can handle vessels of 2,15,000 displacement tonnage.
The terminal capacity has been enhanced from 0.7 million TEUs to 1.8 million TEUs during September 2025 and is equipped with modern infrastructure including 9 STS cranes, 27 E RTG cranes, 3 RMG cranes, 3 reach stackers, 800 reefer plug points, 2 full length rail sidings and 10 gate lanes.
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