JSW Infrastructure has secured a major container terminal development project at Kolkata Port’s Netaji Subhas Dock (NSD), strengthening its presence in India’s port and logistics sector. The company received a Letter of Award (LoA) through a competitive bidding process for the development of new container handling facilities under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The project will be executed on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis and is expected to significantly enhance container handling capacity, improve operational efficiency, and support growing trade volumes through Eastern India.
New Terminal Project to Add Significant Container Handling Capacity
Under the 30-year concession agreement, the project will be developed in two phases and will include the modernization and development of multiple berths at Netaji Subhas Dock.
Upon completion, the new facility is expected to add approximately 0.93 million TEUs of container handling capacity, helping Kolkata Port accommodate increasing cargo traffic and support future trade growth.
The investment is aimed at creating modern port infrastructure capable of handling larger container volumes while improving overall terminal productivity.
Expansion Builds on Existing Port Modernization Projects
The latest award follows JSW Infrastructure’s earlier concession for the reconstruction of Berth 8 and mechanization of Berths 7 and 8 at NSD. That project is expected to add an additional 0.45 million TEUs of capacity, with interim operations scheduled to commence shortly.
Together, both projects will substantially strengthen container operations at Kolkata Dock System and improve the port’s ability to serve domestic and international trade requirements.
Kolkata Dock System Capacity to Reach 1.4 Million TEUs
With the completion of the newly awarded terminal and ongoing berth modernization works, JSW Infrastructure’s total container handling capacity at Kolkata Dock System is projected to increase to approximately 1.4 million TEUs.
The expanded capacity will help address existing infrastructure constraints, improve cargo flow efficiency, and support the increasing demand for containerized trade in Eastern India.
The project is also expected to strengthen Kolkata Port’s position as a key gateway for cargo moving to and from the eastern and northeastern regions of the country.
Modern Infrastructure to Improve Port Efficiency
The development will introduce advanced mechanized cargo handling systems designed to improve berth productivity and reduce vessel turnaround times. Enhanced operational efficiency will benefit shipping lines, exporters, importers, and logistics service providers by enabling faster cargo processing and reduced congestion.
Modernization efforts are expected to improve service reliability while supporting the port’s long-term growth strategy.
Supporting JSW Infrastructure's Container Growth Strategy
The Kolkata Port project forms part of JSW Infrastructure’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in the container business. Upon completion of all planned container expansion initiatives across its network, the company’s overall container handling capacity is expected to reach approximately 1.8 million TEUs.
The increased capacity will enable the company to handle larger volumes of third-party cargo while diversifying its cargo portfolio and strengthening its position in India’s maritime logistics sector.
Key Highlights:
- JSW Infrastructure won a major container terminal project at Kolkata Port.
- The project will be developed under the PPP model on a DBFOT basis.
- The 30-year concession will be implemented in two phases.
- The new terminal will add approximately 0.93 million TEUs of capacity.
- Earlier berth modernization projects will contribute an additional 0.45 million TEUs.
- Total JSW container capacity at Kolkata Dock System will reach 1.4 million TEUs
- Modern mechanized infrastructure will improve berth productivity.
- The project will help reduce vessel turnaround times and enhance operational efficiency.
- JSW Infrastructure's total network container capacity is projected to reach 1.8 million TEUs.
- The development strengthens Kolkata Port's role as a major eastern trade gateway.
