Kolkata Port

West Bengal

Established: 1870

About Kolkata Port

Kolkata Port, officially known as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, is the only riverine major port in India. It consists of Kolkata Dock System and Haldia Dock Complex, serving the vast hinterland of eastern and northeastern India.

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Location

Coordinates: 22.5414° N, 88.3005° E

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Key Features

•Riverine port located 232 km inland from the Bay of Bengal
•Multiple dock systems with specialized berths
•Floating cargo handling facilities
•Rail and road connectivity to major industrial centers
•Specialized facilities for handling tea, jute, and other agricultural products

Port Statistics

Annual Cargo Handled

63 million tonnes

Vessel Traffic

3,000+ annually

Container Volume

800,000 TEUs

Draft Depth

7.2 meters (tidal)