<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">The

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s premier container gateway,

recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Consulate General of Nepal to

explore transformative avenues for bilateral trade and maritime collaboration.

Led by Consul General Jhakka Prasad Acharya, the Nepalese officials engaged in

a strategic dialogue aimed at optimizing logistics connectivity for the

landlocked nation. The visit underscores the growing importance of Indian port

infrastructure in facilitating Nepal's global trade ambitions, particularly

through streamlined cargo movement and integrated multimodal networks. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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Dayal, Chairperson of JNPA, welcomed the delegation and provided a

comprehensive overview of the port’s current operational excellence and its

future-ready initiatives. A significant focal point of the briefing was the

upcoming Vadhvan Port project, a mega-infrastructure development in Palghar

district designed to handle the world's largest container vessels. The project

is expected to significantly augment India's maritime capacity, offering Nepal

more efficient and cost-effective access to international markets while

reducing the existing pressure on traditional transit routes. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The visit

concluded with an extensive operational tour, where the Nepalese delegation

gained first-hand exposure to the port’s advanced container terminals and

cutting-edge digital initiatives. From automated cargo handling systems to the

"Ease of Doing Business" protocols, the officials observed how JNPA’s

ecosystem can be leveraged to minimize transit times for Nepalese EXIM

(Export-Import) trade. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to

strengthening the Indo-Nepal supply chain, ensuring that the partnership

continues to drive regional economic stability and sustainable trade growth. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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