Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata has entered into an agreement with Saif Powertec (SPL) from Bangladesh to facilitate a new multimodal transport route connecting the riverine port with northeast India via Chattogram, Mongla Ports, and Pangaon Inland Container Terminal. SPL, in partnership with the Kolkata port, intends to introduce two dedicated vessels for containerised cargo using the Indo-Bangladeshi Protocol route.
The deployment of these vessels is expected in the next 3-4 months, and it is anticipated to streamline cargo transportation from mainland India to the northeastern states.
This initiative offers an alternative route, bypassing the congested Siliguri and Guwahati corridors, reducing both time and cost. It is expected to significantly benefit trade and commerce between India and Bangladesh while promoting economic development in the northeastern region of India.
