India’s First 100% Landlord Major Port

Recently, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) has become the first major port of the country to become a 100% Landlord port having all berths being operated on PPP model.

About Landlord Port Model: Landlord port model is characterized by its mixed public-private orientation.

• Under this, the port authority acts as regulatory body and as landlord, while port operations (especially cargo handling) are carried out by private companies.
• It aims at decentralizing decision making and to infuse professionalism in governance of major ports.
• Public sector Risk-Sharing: Mostly Low
• Private sector Risk-Sharing: Mostly High