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Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata Signs 13 MoUs Worth ₹48,000 Crore at India Maritime Week

The preliminary pacts signal a broad expansion agenda with detailed allocations plus timelines still pending.

Overview

  • The 13 agreements were inked as intent-based MoUs at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, organised by the ports ministry.
  • A long-term dredging partnership with Dredging Corporation of India is estimated at about ₹5,000 crore, according to a port official.
  • Haldia Petrochemicals pledged ₹10,000 crore for new tank farms and POL handling upgrades at Haldia Dock.
  • SMPK entered PPP tie-ups with Adani Ports, JSW Infrastructure and Century Ports for new container-terminal projects.
  • UltraTech will set up a captive cement bulk terminal at Kolkata Dock, and river-front development is planned with Srijan and Eden as the port withholds a company-wise investment breakup.