The Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) has unveiled an Integrated Port Master Plan 2047, a comprehensive and long-term strategy aimed at expanding capacity, improving efficiency, unlocking land value, and diversifying Mumbai’s port operations well into the coming decades.
Under the plan, the port aims to scale up from the current ~68.3 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to more than 100 mtpa by 2053. Key upgrades include mechanisation and dredging of liquid-bulk and chemical terminals, modernisation of multi-cargo and offshore operations, and land-reclamation to create storage and logistical infrastructure.
Major components include expansion of the oil terminal at Jawahar Dweep with a new petroleum berth, and enhancement of chemical handling at Pir Pau. The plan also proposes deeper anchorages, a new offshore container terminal, improved berths at Indira Dock, enriched roll-on-roll off facilities (with a multilevel car park at the Gamadia Complex), and smoother cargo evacuation through revived freight rail connectivity.
Beyond cargo, the plan envisions new maritime and urban-economy initiatives, including a cruise terminal, a marina, sailing and yacht facilities, a blue-economy business district called District Blue, ship building and repair hubs, and heritage-focused waterfront development.