9 months ago
Kolkata Port Expands East Asia Routes
The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata is thinking about adding new shipping routes to other countries in East Asia after having a lot of success with a direct shipping service to China.
This service, called the China Calcutta Service, has helped reduce costs and travel time.
The port's Haldia Dock Complex has also seen a big increase in the amount of cargo it handles, especially in November 2023, when it had its highest-ever monthly cargo handling.
The port is also working on better connections between Haldia and Kolkata, including a new direct train service called the Port-Link Express.
This could help the port handle even more cargo in the future.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port explores new East Asia routes after success with China service.
Haldia Dock Complex saw a 48.97% year-on-year growth in November 2023, handling 21,691 TEUs.
China Calcutta Service (CCS) reduced cost and transit time in alliance with Pacific International Lines.
Haldia Dock Complex achieved its highest-ever monthly container throughput in November 2023.
Port-Link Express, a direct rail line between Kolkata and Haldia, aims to improve cargo handling.
- Who
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
- What
- Exploration of new East Asia routes and cargo growth at Haldia Dock Complex
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- When
- November 2023 and December 2025
- Why
- Success of China Calcutta Service and increased cargo handling at Haldia Dock Complex
Key facts
- Port
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Complex
- Haldia Dock Complex (HDC)
- Growth
- 48.97% year-on-year
- Cargo Handled
- 21,691 TEUs in November 2023
- Previous Year Cargo
- 15,231 TEUs in November 2022
- Recent Peaks
- 20,133 TEUs (January 2025), 20,627 TEUs (September 2023)
- Service
- China Calcutta Service (CCS)
- Alliance
- Pacific International Lines
- New Service
- Direct shipping to East Asia
- Port-Link Express
- Direct rail line between Kolkata and Haldia
- Operator
- Balmer Lawrie
Quotes
Samrat Rahi
Deputy Chairperson of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
“We have appointed an experienced business marketing officer to look after the operations at Haldia Dock Complex. We are promoting container handling here. Now, bigger vessels can come to Haldia. We have started a direct rail line, called Port-Link Express, from Kolkata to Haldia for both export and import.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“We are witnessing regular growth for the China Calcutta Service. Currently, we are exploring possibilities of direct shipping service to other Far East Asian or Southeast Asian countries also.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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