Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (Erstwhile Kolkata Port) is the first Major Port and only riverine port in India.

Commissioned in 1870, the journey of the first major as well as the only riverine port of the country continues through the tortuous process of ebb and tide, expectancy and challenges, intricately woven with the varying draft/siltation of the river Hooghly which cradles it, as it continues to adapt and re-engineer itself in newer locales and diversifying functions. Kolkata Port, which celebrated i

ts 147th birthday in 2017, was once the premier port of the country but since 1966-67 faced a steady decline in its fortunes. However, due to its innovation and adaptability, there had been a steady flourish in cargo and vessel handling and in different spheres of Port since recent years. Kolkata Port is capable of handling very large vessels viz. ULCCs/ VLCCs at Sandheads, situated at the southernmost fringe of the long navigational fairway of KoPT which is gifted with the natural draft advantage of more than 50 metres. Kolkata Port handled 50.951 million tonnes (mt) of traffic in 2016-17 recording a growth over 2015-16. KoPT handled 7,71,676 TEUs in 2016-17 - phenomenal rise of more than 1 lakh TEUs (16.41% growth) over 2015-16. KoPT ranked 3rd amongst all Indian Major Ports in terms of Container traffic in 2016-17. KoPT continued to handle the highest number of vessels in the major port circuit.

SMPK Chairperson Shri Rathendra Raman, along with senior officials and colleagues, bid a warm farewell to Shri R.S. Rajh...
30/05/2026

SMPK Chairperson Shri Rathendra Raman, along with senior officials and colleagues, bid a warm farewell to Shri R.S. Rajhans, Traffic Manager, and other retiring employees on the occasion of their superannuation today.
Their dedication, commitment, and invaluable contributions have played an important role in the growth and success of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.
We express our sincere gratitude and wish them a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retired life.



Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

We are delighted to welcome Shri Surendra Gupta, Principal Secretary, Transport Dept. Government of West Bengal, and Shr...
30/05/2026

We are delighted to welcome Shri Surendra Gupta, Principal Secretary, Transport Dept. Government of West Bengal, and Shri Vineet Kumar Gupta, CFTM, Eastern Railway, as the newly appointed Trustees of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.
Shri Rathendra Raman, Chairperson, SMPK, warmly welcomed the new members and expressed confidence in their valuable guidance and leadership as SMPK continues to strengthen India's maritime infrastructure, logistics network, and trade ecosystem.
Welcome aboard!



Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Shri Rathendra Raman, Chairperson, SMP Kolkata, called on Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari ...
28/05/2026

Shri Rathendra Raman, Chairperson, SMP Kolkata, called on Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna.

Discussions focused on port-led development, ongoing projects, & future expansion plans for KDS & HDC to boost state logistics infrastructure. We thank the Hon’ble CM for his valuable time & guidance. 🚢


Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shantanu Thakur
Sarbananda Sonowal

हल्दिया में नगर राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन समिति (नराकास) की बैठक का सफल आयोजन! 🇮🇳श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी पोर्ट, कोलकाता के हल्दि...
13/05/2026

हल्दिया में नगर राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन समिति (नराकास) की बैठक का सफल आयोजन! 🇮🇳

श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी पोर्ट, कोलकाता के हल्दिया गोदी परिसर में राजभाषा हिंदी के प्रचार-प्रसार को नई गति देने हेतु 'नराकास' की बैठक आयोजित की गई।

बैठक की मुख्य बातें:

अध्यक्षता: श्री ए. जयसिंह, प्रबंध निदेशक (हल्दिया गोदी परिसर) एवं अध्यक्ष, नराकास।

विशिष्ट अतिथि: श्री विचित्रसेन गुप्त, उप निदेशक (कार्यान्वयन), राजभाषा विभाग एवं श्री पी.के. दास, महाप्रबंधक।
मुख्य निर्णय: हल्दिया स्थित सभी सदस्य कार्यालयों में हिंदी के व्यापक प्रयोग और कार्यान्वयन हेतु सर्वसम्मति से रणनीति तैयार की गई।

बैठक के पश्चात एक विशेष हिंदी कार्यशाला का भी आयोजन हुआ, जिसमें श्री विचित्रसेन गुप्त ने मुख्य वक्ता के रूप में प्रतिभागियों का मार्गदर्शन किया।

Happy ! This Labour Day, let’s ensure safety and health at work in a changing climate — paving the way for smooth saili...
01/05/2026

Happy !

This Labour Day, let’s ensure safety and health at work in a changing climate — paving the way for smooth sailing ahead.
We are proud to share that Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata achieved Zero Fatal Accidents in the last financial year!
From dock workers to captains, we honor each and every effort that keeps our port thriving and helps us navigate smoothly through the year. 🚢
Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India

30/04/2026

A Shorter, smarter route on the Hooghly is enhancing connectivity between Kolkata and Haldia.

This strategic channel reduces transit time, improves fuel efficiency, and supports faster vessel movement.

With optimized navigation and tidal utilization, it boosts operational efficiency for maritime trade.
A step forward towards a more sustainable and efficient riverine shipping corridor.
Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
shipping

27/04/2026

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15, Strand Road
Kolkata
700001

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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