Kolkata - Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMPK) recorded cargo handling of 5.7 million metric tonnes (MMT) in May 2026, underscoring its strong operational performance and continued growth across key cargo segments.

The robust throughput reflects the port’s sustained focus on enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening multimodal connectivity, and facilitating seamless trade movement through eastern India. The performance further reinforces SMPK’s strategic role as a vital maritime gateway, serving industries and markets across the eastern and northeastern regions of the country.

The port’s consistent growth trajectory has been driven by improved cargo handling capabilities . . .