ASIA

CALCUTTA/HALDIA TO BUILD NEW MULTIPURPOSE BERTH

22 years ago

Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) is to build a new multipurpose berth inside the dock system. To be known as the Number Two berth, this will bring the number of berths within the dock system to 13. In addition there are a further three berths on the riverfront, all of which are oil jetties, but these are outside the dock system.

The local stevedores were originally encouraged when investing in their operating licences, to also make investments in cargo handing equipment and other assets.

Projected cost is $4.37m.

The Port Trust is expected to undertake the work itself; a BOT contract is not being considered.