Kolkata Port Records 27.56% Cargo Growth in April–May 2025 Despite Global Geopolitical Tensions

The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, has reported a robust 27.56% year-on-year growth in cargo handling during April–May 2025, marking a strong start to FY26 despite ongoing global geopolitical challenges.

Cargo Performance Highlights

  • Total Cargo Handled: 11.252 million metric tonnes (MMT), up from 8.821 MMT in April–May 2024
  • Haldia Dock Complex (HDC): 8.139 MMT (↑27.45%)
  • Kolkata Dock System (KDS): 3.113 MMT (↑27.84%)

Segment-Wise Growth

  • HDC: Surge in petroleum products, vegetable oil, coal (thermal & petroleum coke), fly ash, and containers
  • KDS: Increased handling of fertilizers, pulses, foodgrains, timber, and container cargo
  • New Commodities:
    • HDC handled iron & steel (29,000 tonnes) for the first time
    • KDS registered fresh volumes in coking coal and foodgrains

Container Traffic Soars

  • Total TEUs Handled: 1,53,037 (↑31.23% YoY)
    • HDC: ↑76%
    • KDS: ↑24%

Strategic Significance

This growth underscores SMP Kolkata’s resilience and operational efficiency, even amid volatile global trade dynamics. The port’s performance reflects India’s strengthening maritime logistics and its role as a key gateway for eastern and northeastern trade corridors.

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