Cavotec signs an order for the delivery of the first automated mooring system in India
Cavotec has signed an order for a MoorMaster NxG automated vacuum mooring system at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Mumbai, one of India’s largest container ports. The order is valued at approximately EUR 5 million and represents the first deployment of automated mooring technology in India. The customer is Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and delivery to ...
Cavotec has secured an order for the first automated mooring system in India, valued at approximately EUR 5 million, for the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai. This marks the initial deployment of automated mooring technology in the country. The system, a MoorMaster NxG automated vacuum mooring system, will be delivered to the GTI terminal, operated by APM Terminals, in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Gaurav Dayal, Chairperson of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), stated that the introduction of automated mooring signifies a significant step towards safer, more efficient, and technology-driven port operations, thereby supporting improved vessel turnaround and aligning with JNPA's vision of becoming a benchmark smart and sustainable port.
David Pagels, CEO of Cavotec, expressed that this order is a crucial reference for the company, demonstrating the potential of their MoorMaster technology as ports in India accelerate their investment in modernisation and automation. Cavotec has a substantial presence in the Indian port sector and a longstanding relationship with JNPA, having installed cable reel systems across its terminals.
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