RSA Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Maharashtra to develop India's largest automated empty container yard, a 62-acre facility worth ₹2,580 crore at Uran, Raigad, built within the heart of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JN Port) ecoystem, reinforcing the nation’s efforts to modernise port-led logistics and improve container management efficiency. The project is expected to set new benchmarks in automation, sustainability, and operational productivity. The facility will be developed on a 62-acre land parcel near JN Port under a long-term concession agreement. Designed as a state-of-the-art automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS)-based yard, the project aims to address one of the most persistent challenges in container logistics—the efficient handling, storage, maintenance, and repositioning of empty containers. JN Port currently handles around one million TEUs of empty containers annually, making the development strategically important for optimising container flows, and reducing congestion across the port ecosystem. The automated yard will leverage advanced technologies, including mechanised container stacking systems, gate automation, terminal operating systems, and real-time container tracking capabilities. These features are expected to significantly improve yard productivity, minimize turnaround times, and enhance visibility across the container supply chain. The project will also incorporate a truck appointment system to streamline vehicle movement and reduce traffic bottlenecks in and around the port area. RSA Global, a Dubai-headquartered logistics and supply chain solutions provider, plans to transform the facility into a future-ready logistics asset capable of supporting India’s rapidly growing export-import trade. The company has indicated that the project aligns with its broader strategy of deploying technology-driven logistics infrastructure that enhances supply chain resilience and efficiency. Ajay I. Shah, Chairman & Co-Founder, RSA Global, said, "India's trade ambitions are written in its ports, and empty container handling as long been the unglamorous bottleneck holding them back. We're investing to fix exactly that bringing automation, transparency and world-class infrastructure to the JNPA ecosystem, in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra.” For JN Port, India’s largest container gateway, the development represents another milestone in its ongoing infrastructure expansion and digital transformation agenda. The port has been actively investing in capacity augmentation, multimodal connectivity, and technology adoption to strengthen its position as a leading trade hub in South Asia. The automated empty container yard is expected to complement these initiatives by creating a centralised, high-capacity facility for managing empty containers more effectively. Industry stakeholders believe the project could significantly reduce logistics costs, improve equipment availability for exporters, and support the government’s broader objective of enhancing ease of doing business through world-class logistics infrastructure. Once operational, the facility is expected to emerge as a critical node in India’s container logistics network, setting a new standard for automated container yard operations in the country. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!