Kolkata, April 4, 2024

 

            In the fiscal year 2023-24, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMP, Kolkata) including Kolkata Dock System (KDS) and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC handled 66.4 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of Cargo. The previous record was65.66 Million Metric Tonnes in 2022-23.

 

            Shri Rathendra Raman, Chairperson, SMP, Kolkata noted that the HDC handled 49.54 MMT in FY 2023-24, marking its highest cargo volume ever since its inception. In FY 2022-23 it was 48.608 MMT. Meanwhile, KDS managed 16.856 MMT of cargo in 2023-24 compared to 17.052 MMT in 2022-23.

 

            The Chairperson emphasised the port's financial performance in 2023-24, achieving a net surplus of Rs. 501.73 crore.  In the previous year, the net surplus was Rs. 304.07 crore, marking a remarkable accomplishment.

 

SMP Kolkata is stressing on the PPP Projects in a big way.

 

            A Major push for PPP Projects:

 

·         Concession awarded by SMP, Kolkata for 2 PPP projects costing Rs. 480 crore viz. to Century Ports Ltd. on 24.06.2023 and M/s Adani Port &SEZ on 14.07.2023 respectively for rejuvenation of KPD-I West (costing Rs. 181.81 crore) and Mechanisation of Berth no. 2 at HDC (costing 298.28 crore) which could lead to incremental capacity addition of 6.78 MMT (approx.)

 

·         Three more projects (Berth No 5 for HDC, strengthening & mechanisation of Berth no. 7 & 8 NSD and Floating Crane at Diamond Harbour at a cost of Rs 1160 crore, incremental capacity addition of 4.5 MMT) are likely to reach Award stage by 2024-25.

 

            Major Projects awarded during FY 2023-24:

 

·         Development of Drainage Network (Phase-IIA) on eastern side of dock basin at Haldia Dock Complex under master drainage plan (cost Rs.26.79 crore.)

 

·         Regarding Implementation of energy efficient/smart fittings and outdoor purpose along-with roof top solar power plant at KDS, Lol issued for Smart Light to Schnell Energy Equipment's Pvt. Ltd. on 20.12.23 (Value: 4.76 crore excluding GST).

 

            4 Major Projects Costing Rs. 201.23 crore Completed during FY 2023-24:

 

·         Procurement of one 40 tonne Rail Mounted Quay Crane (RMQC) at HDC (Cost Rs.52.82 crore and 0.25 MMTPA capacity addition).

 

·         Augmentation of Fire Fighting System at HOJ-I&II including 2 nos. Barge Jetties including O&M for 10 years (Cost Rs.107.49 crore).

 

·         Development of GCD Yard (Cost Rs.5.87 crore).

 

·         Procurement, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of one Drive- Through X-Ray Container Scanning System with two-year on-site warranty and eight- year CAMC with spares/consumables for KDS (Cost Rs. 35.05 crore)-trial run completed and expected to Commence shortly.

 

            Shri Raman thanked Indian Railways, Department of Customs, Government of West Bengal, NHAI and other stakeholders for their Continued support.

 

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(Release ID: 2017184)