Kolkata: Exports from Kolkata port, a gateway to eastern India, are facing several challenges including, geopolitical tension, a government-imposed rice export ban and skyrocketing ocean freight costs, which could lead to a slowdown in trade activities, officials said on Sunday.
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Exports from Kolkata port may be hit due to soaring freight rate, rice ban, geopolitical turmoil
Exports from Kolkata port, a gateway to eastern India, are encountering several challenges, including geopolitical tensions, a government-imposed rice export ban, and skyrocketing ocean freight costs, officials said on Sunday. Key export items, such as engineering goods, shrimp, and rice, have been impacted in recent weeks, they added.Freight charges, especially for West Coast destinations, have surged by 30-50% since December last year due to the escalating conflict in the Red Sea,…
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Exports from Kolkata to be hit amid 50% surge in freight charges- Republic World
How Red Sea conflict impacts exports from Kolkata | Image:UnsplashRed Sea conflict affects exports: Exports from Kolkata port, a pivotal gateway to eastern India, are encountering significant challenges, including geopolitical tensions, a government-imposed rice export ban, and soaring ocean freight costs. These obstacles have raised concerns among officials about a potential slowdown in trade activities.Key export items such as engineering goods, shrimp, and rice have felt the impact in…
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What To Do In Kolkata This Weekend
Sign up for a marathon along the river and the heritage port area in Kolkata Bipra Majumder/KolkataIn Kolkata this weekend is packed with interesting things to do? We have put together a list of events taking place in Kolkata. Art aficionados will love the exhibition and talks at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture. If you like theatre, book tickets for a thought-provoking play. Sign up for a run along the Hooghly and the heritage port area if you are looking for something more active….
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Check Posts, Age, Salary, Qualifications and Interview Details
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Recruitment 2024: Check Posts, Age, Salary, Qualifications and Interview DetailsSyama Prasad Mookerjee Port Recruitment 2024: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, is accepting applications from diligent and hard-working candidates for the posts of GDMOs and MO-Ophthalmologist on contract. There are a total of 04 vacancies available for the aforementioned posts. As indicated in the official notification of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Recruitment 2024,…
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SMP Kolkata in talks with Bangladesh Government for dry bulk cargo export
KOLKATA : To ensure there is no pilferage during transhipment operations of dry bulk cargo during export, officials of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust, Kolkata, are learnt to have recently got in touch with the Bangladesh administration for establishing a channel of communication for accountability of goods.
The Kolkata Port, last year, had approached the Customs for clearance to start transhipment operations in dry bulk cargo destined…
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Houthis attacks in Red Sea: Indian Navy to protect cargo ships to ensure freedom of movement
Published: Jan 09, 2024, 17:20 IST,
In order to combat the Houthi danger to the commercial boats operating in the area, India has sent its warships to the Red Sea. INS Kochi and INS Kolkata are now conducting patrols in the Gulf of Aden, which links the Arabian Sea with the Red Sea.
Kolkata Port in talks with Bangladesh government for dry bulk cargo export
Kolkata: To ensure there is no pilferage during transhipment operations of dry bulk cargo during export, officials of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Trust, Kolkata, are learnt to have recently got in touch with the Bangladesh administration for establishing a channel of communication for accountability of goods.The Kolkata Port, last year, had approached the Customs for clearance to start transhipment operations in dry bulk cargo destined for Bangladesh. This will be a first etim initiative…
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Monthly Salary Upto 260000, Check Post, Qualification, Experience, Age and Applying Procedure
SMP Port Kolkata Recruitment 2024: Monthly Salary Upto 260000, Check Post, Qualification, Experience, Age and Applying Procedure
SMP Port Kolkata Recruitment 2024: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) Kolkata is inviting qualified and experienced applicants for the position of General Manager (Traffic) by absorption under the Haldia Dock Complex, SMP-K. The applicant’s age limit for the given post must be 45 years under the SMP Port Kolkata Recruitment 2024. The selection is…
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WB plans dedicated tea park on Kolkata port land
08 Jan 2024 CW Team
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK, formerly Kolkata Port Trust) has identified land for a proposed tea park to be set up by the West Bengal government.
Rathendra Raman, Chairperson, SMPK, said that the port had…
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