<p data-path-to-node="4" id="p-rc_c4ff70a84d1adc59-292" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><b data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">HALDIA / KOLKATA</b><span class="citation-444 citation-end-444" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> — The Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), operating under the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata (SMP Kolkata), has achieved a major operational comeback by officially resuming coastal thermal coal handling after a nine-month hiatus.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2333486709="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c2333486709="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c1165537504="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c1165537504="" _nghost-ng-c642716104="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><p data-path-to-node="5" id="p-rc_c4ff70a84d1adc59-293" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-443" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">The revival was marked by the berthing of a high-capacity bulk carrier at the newly rejuvenated, fully mechanised Thermal Coal Handling Facility at </span><b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="148" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">Berth No. 3</b><span class="citation-443 citation-end-443" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2333486709="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c2333486709="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="3" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span> <span class="citation-442" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">The vessel commenced loading approximately </span><b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="204" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">27,100 Metric Tonnes (MT)</b><span class="citation-442 citation-end-442" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> of domestic thermal coal earmarked for the Andhra Pradesh Power Development Company Limited (APPDCL), representing the utility's first coastal shipment through HDC’s mechanical plant in nearly three-quarters of a year.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2333486709="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c2333486709="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c1165537504="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c1165537504="" _nghost-ng-c642716104="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><h4 data-path-to-node="7" style="font-family: "Google Sans", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><b data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="0" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;">Optimized Rail-to-Sea Logistics Corridor to Power Southern Grids</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="8" id="p-rc_c4ff70a84d1adc59-294" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-441 citation-end-441" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">Following completion of cargo loading operations at Haldia, the bulk vessel will navigate along the Bay of Bengal, calling at Paradip Port before discharging its energy payload at its final destination, Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2333486709="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c2333486709="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c1165537504="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c1165537504="" _nghost-ng-c642716104="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><p data-path-to-node="9" id="p-rc_c4ff70a84d1adc59-295" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-440 citation-end-440" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">The rejuvenated facility at Berth No. 3 integrates advanced material-handling equipment, including rapid wagon tipplers, automated high-speed conveyor belts, and heavy-duty ship loaders.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2333486709="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c2333486709="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="6" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span> <span class="citation-439 citation-end-439" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">This multimodal setup links Eastern India’s coalfields—specifically Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)—directly to maritime shipping loops.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2333486709="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c2333486709="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span> Coal is transported via Indian Railways rakes directly onto the quay, where it is transferred seamlessly onto coastal vessels for long-distance sea distribution.<sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c1165537504="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c1165537504="" _nghost-ng-c642716104="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><p data-path-to-node="10" id="p-rc_c4ff70a84d1adc59-296" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-438 citation-end-438" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">Logistics analysts emphasize that this integrated rail-to-sea supply chain offers power utilities in Southern India a highly cost-competitive freight model compared to all-rail routes.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2333486709="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c2333486709="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="8" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span> By offloading heavy bulk cargo onto sea lanes, the service significantly relieves freight traffic along heavily congested rail networks traversing Central and Southern India.<sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c1165537504="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c1165537504="" _nghost-ng-c642716104="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><h4 data-path-to-node="12" style="font-family: "Google Sans", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><b data-path-to-node="12" data-index-in-node="0" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;">Strengthening Energy Security and Port Infrastructure Performance</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="13" id="p-rc_c4ff70a84d1adc59-297" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><span class="citation-437 citation-end-437" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">Re-activating coastal coal shipping enhances Haldia Dock Complex’s overall cargo throughput, reduces vessel turnaround times, and consolidates the port’s position as a primary energy logistics hub along India’s Eastern Seaboard.<source-footnote ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c2333486709="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c2333486709="" class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="9" style="line-height: 1.15 !important; font-size: 16px !important; background-color: transparent !important;"><!----></sup></source-footnote></span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version="0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER" _nghost-ng-c1165537504="" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"> <source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c1165537504="" _nghost-ng-c642716104="" class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;"><!----><!----><!----><!----><!----></source-inline-chip><!----><!----><!----></sources-carousel-inline></p><p data-path-to-node="14" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;">Welcoming the milestone, <b data-path-to-node="14" data-index-in-node="25" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">Shri Rathendra Raman</b>, Chairperson of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, stated:</p><p data-path-to-node="15" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;"><i data-path-to-node="15" data-index-in-node="0" style="line-height: 1.15 !important;">"The resumption of coastal thermal coal handling at Haldia Dock Complex’s Berth No. 3 is a testament to the engineering excellence, dedication, and customer-centric focus of our team at SMP Kolkata. Rejuvenating this mechanical handling facility allows us to upgrade our logistics capabilities while playing a vital role in powering energy infrastructure across India."</i></p><p data-path-to-node="16" style="font-family: "Google Sans Text", sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important;">Port management confirmed that HDC will continue scaling up operational efficiencies, expanding daily wagon tippler clearance rates, and strengthening partnerships with regional power utilities to support nationwide energy logistics.</p>
Haldia Dock Complex Resumes Coastal Thermal Coal Handling After Nine-Month Interruption
The revival was marked by the berthing of a high-capacity bulk carrier at the newly rejuvenated, fully mechanised Thermal Coal Handling Facility at Berth No. 3. The vessel commenced loading approximately 27,100 Metric Tonnes (MT) of domestic thermal coal earmarked for the Andhra Pradesh Power Development Company Limited (APPDCL), representing the utility's first coastal shipment through HDC’s mechanical plant in nearly three-quarters of a year.
