On August 22, 2024, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched major sustainable initiatives after inauguring three freshwater lakes at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port. These lakes were rejuvenated and beautified which will serve as vital reservoirs for rainwater harvesting and habitat restoration.
Additionally, the minister reviewed various port infrastructure and developmental projects. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Jawaharlal Port Authority (JNPA), Rural Electrification Corporation and Vadhavan Port to shore up financing for infrastructure projects. Another MoU was signed between JNPA and Gateway Terminal India to shore up the sustainable initiative of the port.
JNPA issued the date of award of concession to the concessionaires of liquid berth 3/ liquid berth 4 (LB3/LB4). It also announced the successful expansion of its liquid cargo handling capacity with the introduction of additional liquid cargo berths, specifically LB3 and LB4. These berths will be equipped, operated, maintained, and eventually transferred through a public-private partnership mode.