The Indian Ministry of Shipping announced that, in cooperation with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is taking steps to ensure minimum disturbance to trade, transporters, public, in response of the recent “Petya” cyber attack across the globe. As informed, an unforeseen situation has been developed at JNPT, owing to disruption in the operations of one of the private terminal operators, APM Maersk, due to the cyber attack.
While the Terminal Operator is taking steps to address the issues disrupting the operations, it is anticipated that there could be bunching of in-bound and out-bound container cargo.
Since the congestion could create difficulties in traffic management, JNPT has opened up its parking lots for cargo destined to this private terminal. Further, CFSs have been advised to hold the cargo in their yards. JNPT is also working with local authority CIDCO, to identify more parking areas. Traffic control teams are being deployed to address potential road congestion.
The Ministry noted that the situation is being closely monitored and further steps to deal with the traffic situation will be initiated based on an assessment during the course of the next few days. Dr. Gulshan Rai, National Cyber Security Coordinator is proceeding to JNPT to further deal with the situation.
