Kolkata, July 1 -- The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, today announced a significant
upgrade to its container handling capabilities with the deployment of two additional high-capacity Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) at the Netaji Subhas Dock (NSD) within the Kolkata Dock System (KDS).
This strategic enhancement will bring the total number of MHCs at KDS to six (6), marking a substantial boost in operational efficiency and a reduction in vessel turnaround time.
The new MHCs, to be deployed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), are electricity-
powered, underscoring SMPK's commitment to eco-friendly and sustainable port operations.
To support this initiative, KDS is also establishing dedicated high-capacity electric power su...