As per an official statement released recently, nine ports from India have secured positions in the global top 100 rankings of the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). Developed jointly by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, CPPI evaluates ports based on their resilience, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
Key Achievements
- Visakhapatnam Port
- Ranking: 19th globally in 2023.
- Performance Metrics:
- Moves per crane hour: 27.5
- Turnaround Time (TRT): 21.4 hours
- Berth idle time: Minimal
- Significance: Demonstrates high efficiency in container ship handling, influencing customer preference positively.
- Mundra Port
- Ranking: 27th in the current ranking.
- Other Top Indian Ports
- Ranked Ports: Pipavav (41), Kamarajar (47), Cochin (63), Hazira (68), Krishnapatnam (71), Chennai (80), Jawaharlal Nehru (96).
- Collective Impact: Reflects a broad spectrum of Indian ports excelling in global competitiveness.
Minister’s Perspective
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted these achievements as a significant milestone for Indian ports, indicating substantial improvements in operational efficiency and service delivery. He emphasized the role of efficient ship and cargo handling in this success.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What does the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) measure?
- A) Number of ships handled annually
- B) Efficiency, resilience, and overall performance of ports
- C) Cargo volume handled per year
- D) Port infrastructure development progress
- Answer: B) Efficiency, resilience, and overall performance of ports
- Which port from India ranked 19th globally in the 2023 Container Port Performance Index?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
- B) Cochin Port
- C) Visakhapatnam Port
- D) Mundra Port
- Answer: C) Visakhapatnam Port
- What is highlighted as Visakhapatnam Port’s strength in the CPPI report?
- A) High cargo volume capacity
- B) Long turnaround time (TRT)
- C) Minimal berth idle time
- D) Low efficiency in ship handling
- Answer: C) Minimal berth idle time
- Who jointly developed the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI)?
- A) United Nations and International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- B) World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence
- C) World Trade Organization (WTO) and European Union (EU)
- D) International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Lloyd’s Register
- Answer: B) World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence
- According to the Union Shipping Minister, what has significantly improved in Indian ports?
- A) Number of ports in operation
- B) Environmental sustainability practices
- C) Operational efficiency and service delivery
- D) Size of container handling equipment
- Answer: C) Operational efficiency and service delivery