Kolkata Port eyes land asset utilisation for port-led industrialisation

With an eye towards port-led industrialisation in Bengal, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), hosted a workshop under NAVIC Cell-11, focusing on its land assets. Chaired by Rathendra Raman, IRTS, chairperson of SMPK, the event convened estate officials from major ports across India, fostering collaboration in both physical and virtual formats to address critical industry challenges.

The workshop saw in-person participation from officials representing V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Chennai Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority, Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Mumbai Port Authority, Haldia Dock Complex, and Kolkata Dock System. Virtual attendees from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA), and Cochin Port Authority (CoPA) ensured nationwide representation, underscoring the workshop’s significance.