It is Maharashtra's first deep water and all-weather port for berthing of capsized ships.

The port offers specialised services for dry bulk and liquid cargo.

The Jaigad port (JSW) was established in 2006 to support the coal import requirements directly adjacent to the thermal power plant.

All of the coal for JSW Energy thermal power plant is supplied by Jaigad Port.

The total quay length is 1.91 kilometres (18.54 mi), and the depths 18.5 meters.