Archive · 18 Sep 2025
SMPK, JSW Infra Sign Agreement for Port Modernization
SMPK and JSW Infra have teamed up to make the Kolkata port better.
They signed a deal to fix up and modernize berths 7 and 8 at the port.
This means they will rebuild one area and add new machines to load and unload containers faster.
The project aims to handle a lot of containers and will cost a large sum.
It will last for 30 years and is part of a plan to make the port more modern and efficient.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK) signed a concession agreement with JSW Infra Ltd.
The agreement is for mechanisation and modernisation of Berths 7 and 8.
The project includes reconstruction of Berth 8 and installation of rail-mounted quay cranes.
The terminal will have a capacity of 5 lakh TEUs.
The total project cost is estimated at Rs 740 crore.
- Who
- SMPK and JSW Infra Ltd.
- What
- Signed a concession agreement for the mechanisation and modernisation of Berths 7 and 8.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Netaji Subhas Dock (NSD), Kolkata
- Why
- To strengthen port infrastructure and enhance trade facilitation.
- Agreement
- Concession Agreement
- Parties
- SMPK, JSW Infra Ltd.
- Project Scope
- Mechanisation and modernisation of Berths 7 and 8
- Location
- Netaji Subhas Dock (NSD), Kolkata
- Capacity
- 5 lakh TEUs
- Project Cost
- Rs 740 crore
- Duration
- 30 years