Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority has awarded JSW Infrastructure a concession to develop a new outer terminal and modernize existing facilities at Kolkata Dock System. The project is expected to increase cargo capacity, improve vessel handling efficiency, and strengthen eastern India's maritime logistics network.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA) has selected JSW Infrastructure to undertake a large-scale capacity enhancement program at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Valued at approximately ₹8.32 billion, the concession covers the construction of a new outer terminal and the modernization of five berths at Netaji Subhash Dock.
According to official statements, the development will be implemented over two phases under a 30-year concession agreement and is expected to create handling capacity of about 0.93 million TEUs. The new terminal, located outside the existing lock-gate system, is designed to facilitate more efficient vessel movement while adding nearly 3.92 million tonnes of annual cargo-handling capacity.
The project is significant for eastern India's trade ecosystem as it addresses long-standing infrastructure constraints at one of the country's key riverine ports. Planned upgrades include the deployment of rail-mounted quay cranes and other mechanized cargo-handling equipment intended to improve berth productivity, reduce turnaround times, and enhance operational efficiency.
SMPA, which manages the Kolkata and Haldia dock complexes, is a major maritime gateway serving eastern and northeastern India. For JSW Infrastructure, one of India's leading private port operators, the project expands its presence in a region supported by a large industrial and consumption-driven hinterland.
The investment is expected to benefit shipping lines, exporters, importers, logistics providers, and industrial sectors reliant on containerized cargo movement, while supporting broader efforts to improve port competitiveness and trade facilitation in eastern India.
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