The Jawaharlal Nehru Port, which currently handles 55–60% of India's containerised cargo, was commissioned on 26 May 1989 across the creek at Nhava Sheva with a view to de-congest Bombay Harbour and to serve as a hub port for the city.
Pelabuhan Jawaharlal Nehru, yang sekarang menangani 55–60% kargo berkontainer di India, dibuka pada 26 Mei 1989 di sepanjang sungai di Nhava Sheva dengan pemandangan Pelabuhan Bombay dan bertugas sebagai pusat pelabuhan bagi kota tersebut.