PSA Mumbai opens Phase 2, becomes India’s largest container terminal

PSA Mumbai has inaugurated its Phase 2 expansion, making it India’s largest container terminal with an annual handling capacity of 4.8 million TEUs. Built with 2,000 metres of continuous quay length, the terminal can handle multiple mega container vessels, strengthening India’s growing trade with domestic and global markets. The development follows an investment of SGD 1.7 billion (USD 1.3 billion) by PSA under a public-private partnership model, the largest foreign direct investment from Singapore in India so far.

Since its first investment in India in 1998, PSA has expanded its presence steadily across the country. Through its subsidiary PSA Ameya, the company operates container terminals in Navi Mumbai and Chennai, as well as container freight stations in Mumbai and Mundra. Working with its affiliate supply chain business PSA BDP, it serves multinational customers across diverse industries.

The inauguration was held on 4 September 2025 with speeches delivered virtually from New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who was on an official visit to India. Following the speeches, a commemorative foundation stone was virtually unveiled to mark the official opening of the new berths at PSA Mumbai.

Ong Kim Pong, Group CEO of PSA International, said PSA Mumbai’s Phase 2 expansion combines capacity, connectivity and sustainability for India. He added that the enhanced capacity will strengthen supply chain resilience within and beyond India while reinforcing PSA’s global port ecosystem. He highlighted the collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) as a model of public-private partnership supporting India’s growth.

A video presentation at the event showcased PSA Mumbai’s rail connectivity, which includes six Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)-compatible tracks. These connect Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Maharashtra to more than 63 Inland Container Depots across the country. With the Western DFC soon to be fully linked to JNP, PSA Mumbai’s infrastructure is set to improve multimodal logistics efficiency, aligning with India’s National Master Plan, PM Gati Shakti.

Spread across 200 hectares, the expanded terminal offers enhanced yard capacity and multimodal infrastructure to support India’s maritime connectivity. PSA Mumbai also focuses on sustainable operations, with electrical equipment powered by renewable energy and plans to electrify diesel assets.

The expansion has created over 1,500 jobs in technical, supervisory and administrative roles, including crane operators, logistics coordinators and systems analysts, contributing to higher-skilled employment in India’s port sector.