Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), has emerged as India’s top-performing major port for the first quarter of FY 2025-26, achieving record-breaking cargo and container volumes that highlight its growing importance in India’s maritime trade landscape.
In just three months (April to June 2025), SMPK handled 17.186 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo—a staggering 21.21% growth over the 14.2 MMT handled in Q1 last year.
Container Growth Soars
June 2025 alone saw 81,000 TEUs, a 25% jump from June 2024. Total container throughput for Q1 FY 2025-26 reached 234,270 TEUs, reflecting a 29.02% year-on-year growth.
Key Highlights:
- Vegetable oil: 1.095 MMT handled — up 33.21%
- Cooking coal: 2.653 MMT — up 34.28%
- POL (Petroleum, Oil & Lubricants): 2.495 MMT — up 14.45%
Leadership Speaks
Mr. Rathendra Raman, Chairman of SMP Kolkata, hailed the achievement as a reflection of “collective spirit and operational synergy” across the SMPK ecosystem.
“These achievements are more than just numbers—they represent the dedication of our people and the collaboration with key stakeholders.”
He also praised the efforts of Deputy Chairman Mr. Samrat Rahi, Team SMPK, and extended gratitude to Eastern and South Eastern Railways, Customs, and CISF for their unwavering support.
Strategic Vision in Motion
SMP Kolkata’s success is driven by:
- Strategic planning and infrastructure upgrades
- Customer-focused services
- Efficient coordination between its twin dock systems:
- Kolkata Dock System (KDS)
- Haldia Dock Complex (HDC)
The port continues to be a crucial logistics hub for Eastern and Northeastern India, and landlocked neighbors like Nepal and Bhutan.