Indian Seaport

The Port of Kolkata is the oldest of the five operating ports in India. It was originally constructed by the British East India Company during the colonial era and has been developed over the years as a major trade port to accommodate bulk cargoes arriving in Eastern India. The port comprises of two distinct dock systems, namely the Kolkata Docks located in Kolkata and a deep water dock at Haldia Dock Complex, situated at 22.03°N 88.06°E in the industrial township of Haldia. The latter is equipped with state of the art facilities and features an expansive storage area for housing miscellaneous cargo. Fortified by the presence of the Indian Coast Guards, the port is primed to serve customers efficiently and effectively with its sophisticated computerized terminal system.