SMP Port (Kolkata) records over 27 percent growth in cargo, container traffic handling in April-May
Kolkata, June 15 -- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (Kolkata) has commenced the financial year
2025-26 on an impressive note registering a growth of 27.56 percent in overall cargo handling during
April-May 2025, compared to the same period last year, official sources said on Sunday.
The Port handled 11.252 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo during the first two months of FY 2025-
26, up from 8.821 MMT handled during April-May 2024.
Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) contributed 8.139 MMT, while Kolkata Dock System (KDS) handled 3.113
MMT, compared to last year's figures of 6.386 MMT and 2.435 MMT at HDC and KDS respectively,
resulting a growth rates of 27.45 pc at HDC and 27.84 pc at KDS, port chairman Rathendra Raman said.
The Port witnessed signific...
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