Adani Ports signs agreement with SPMK to enhance Haldia Dock's capacity

SMPK said in a statement that the project would help increase the cargo handling capacity and also fast evacuation of cargo at Haldia Port

HDC Bulk Terminal Ltd (HBTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), has signed the concession agreement with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) for mechanisation of berth no. 2 at Haldia Port. APSEZ was selected as a successful bidder by SMPK earlier in February. 

The agreement signed today marks APSEZ’s first project in West Bengal.  “The mechanization and upgradation of Haldia Bulk Terminal provides us the opportunity to firmly establish APSEZ’s footprint in Bengal," said Karan Adani, CEO and Whole Time Director of APSEZ, in a statement. 

“We remain committed to further accelerating