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Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port celebrates Birth Anniversary
On the 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose vision and legacy continue to inspire the nation’s progress, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) marked the occasion not merely with remembrance, but with action—celebrating two landmark achievements that will strengthen India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem.
A Historic Maiden Call at Kolkata Dock System
History was created today as MV Nawata Bhum, represented by Chakiat Shipping, became the first container vessel to berth at the newly developed Berths 7 & 8 at Netaji Subhas Dock, operated by JSW Infrastructure under a Public-Private Partnership.
The vessel is scheduled to discharge 249 TEUs and load 295 TEUs, handling a total of 544 TEUs during its maiden call, heralding the beginning of a new era of world-class container operations at Kolkata Dock System.
On the same day, Haldia Dock Complex scripted another success story with the successful rejuvenation of the fully mechanised Thermal Coal Handling Berth-3, reaffirming SMPK’s commitment to efficient, sustainable and cost-effective logistics.
Limited coal for Southern power utilities has commenced, with the first railway rake expected to arrive on 7 July 2026, opening a new logistics corridor connecting Eastern India’s coalfields with thermal power plants across the southern region.
Equipped with a rapid wagon tippler, mechanised conveyor systems and high-capacity ship loaders, Berth-3 offers one of the most competitive thermal coal handling solutions among all ports on India’s Eastern Coast.
The integrated rail-to-sea logistics model enables end-users to leverage lower railway freight for transporting ECL coal to Haldia, followed by economical coastal shipping to power plants—reducing logistics costs while supporting India’s growing energy needs.
A Living Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
These two transformational milestones are more than operational achievements—they are a tribute to the ideas of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who believed in a strong, self-reliant and progressive India.
As the Port proudly bearing his name celebrates his 125th Birth Anniversary, it reaffirms its commitment to driving port-led development, modern infrastructure, public-private partnerships, coastal shipping and logistics excellence, contributing meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat and Maritime India.
A Historic Maiden Call at Kolkata Dock System
History was created today as MV Nawata Bhum, represented by Chakiat Shipping, became the first container vessel to berth at the newly developed Berths 7 & 8 at Netaji Subhas Dock, operated by JSW Infrastructure under a Public-Private Partnership.
The vessel is scheduled to discharge 249 TEUs and load 295 TEUs, handling a total of 544 TEUs during its maiden call, heralding the beginning of a new era of world-class container operations at Kolkata Dock System.
On the same day, Haldia Dock Complex scripted another success story with the successful rejuvenation of the fully mechanised Thermal Coal Handling Berth-3, reaffirming SMPK’s commitment to efficient, sustainable and cost-effective logistics.
Limited coal for Southern power utilities has commenced, with the first railway rake expected to arrive on 7 July 2026, opening a new logistics corridor connecting Eastern India’s coalfields with thermal power plants across the southern region.
Equipped with a rapid wagon tippler, mechanised conveyor systems and high-capacity ship loaders, Berth-3 offers one of the most competitive thermal coal handling solutions among all ports on India’s Eastern Coast.
The integrated rail-to-sea logistics model enables end-users to leverage lower railway freight for transporting ECL coal to Haldia, followed by economical coastal shipping to power plants—reducing logistics costs while supporting India’s growing energy needs.
A Living Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
These two transformational milestones are more than operational achievements—they are a tribute to the ideas of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who believed in a strong, self-reliant and progressive India.
As the Port proudly bearing his name celebrates his 125th Birth Anniversary, it reaffirms its commitment to driving port-led development, modern infrastructure, public-private partnerships, coastal shipping and logistics excellence, contributing meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat and Maritime India.
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