The News National Bureau
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has been recognized at Vibrant North East 2024, held in Guwahati, Assam, for its pivotal role in enhancing India’s northeastern connectivity as it has won the prestigious award for the “Best Stall for Connecting North East,” highlighting its significant contributions to regional trade and logistics. The award highlights SMP Kolkatas continuous commitment to improving logistics and reducing costs through sustainable transportation solutions, including trials conducted in 2022, which optimized cargo transport in the region.
SMPK has been instrumental in streamlining cargo transport through the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) and Assam Corridor Multi-Modal Project (ACMP) routes. In 2022, successful trials involving nearly 3 million tons of cargo were conducted to address last-mile connectivity issues, facilitating the movement of fly ash, containers, and project cargo to northeastern states and Bangladesh. Additionally, SMPKs ship-to-ship (STS) LPG operations at Sandheads have delivered remarkable savings of ₹3 crore per operation for traders.
Congratulating the team, SMPK Chairperson Shri Rathendra Raman said, “This recognition reflects the relentless dedication of our entire team in driving sustainable and cost-effective connectivity for the northeastern region. We remain committed to further optimizing our services and playing a key role in Indias growth story.
This recognition at Vibrant North East 2024 will propel Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata toward greater efficiency in both trade facilitation and infrastructure development.
