Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata Secures Rs 48,000 Cr in Investment Partnerships at India Maritime Week 2025

The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has secured over ₹48,000 crore in strategic investment partnerships through a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed during India Maritime Week 2025 held in Mumbai. The event was organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) to promote port-led development and investment in India’s maritime infrastructure.

SMPK inked key agreements with leading industry players, including the Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCIL) for long-term dredging operations, and Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd for investments in tank-farm and POL (petroleum, oil, and lubricants) handling infrastructure at the Haldia Dock Complex.

SMPK entered into partnerships with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, JSW Infrastructure Ltd, and Century Ports & Harbours Ltd to develop new container terminal projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

These strategic collaborations are expected to strengthen SMPK’s cargo handling capacity, enhance port efficiency, and position Kolkata as a key maritime and logistics hub for Eastern India.