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INCCU Kolkata Port
Kolkata Port is the seaport of Kolkata, in the city of Kolkatain India. Overseas routes include India and Pakistan, Port code is INCCU.

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Port Code

INCCU

Name

Kolkata

Country / Region

India

City

Kolkata

Sea Routes

India and Pakistan

Type

Latitude

22.5562800

Longitude

88.3049800

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Kolkata Port, UN/LOCODE INCCU, is a river-sea port serving eastern India on the left bank of the Hooghly River. The port lies approximately 80 nautical miles from the river mouth, with pilotage arranged for vessels approaching from the Sandheads area. Its inland river approach, tidal conditions and navigational constraints distinguish it from a conventional deep-water coastal gateway. The port handles containerised cargo together with bulk, breakbulk and liquid commodities, supporting trade for West Bengal and the wider eastern and northeastern Indian hinterland. Our service team uses the cargo type, vessel profile, draft requirement and final inland destination to determine the appropriate terminal arrangement, routing and documentation plan. Port particulars and vessel restrictions must be reconfirmed against the actual sailing and terminal nomination.

UN/LOCODE	INCCU
Port / City	Kolkata, India
Port type	River-sea port with maritime and inland distribution functions
Coordinates in supplied record	22.5562800, 88.3049800
Recorded vessel parameters	Maximum vessel length 244 m; maximum draught 8.2 m; maximum deadweight 24,823 t, subject to operational confirmation

Key Highlights

River approach: Pilotage, tidal windows, channel conditions and vessel draft can materially affect port acceptance and schedule reliability.
Mixed cargo profile: Container, dry bulk, breakbulk, project cargo and liquid commodities require different terminal, packing and documentation plans.
Eastern India gateway: Kolkata supports cargo moving to West Bengal and other eastern or northeastern markets through road, rail and inland distribution networks.
Draft-sensitive planning: Vessel nomination and cargo intake should be checked early, particularly for heavy, dense or project consignments.
Customs and examination exposure: Correct HS classification, invoice values, permits and packing details help reduce avoidable documentary holds.

Facilities & Services

Container handling

Containerised imports and exports can be arranged through the applicable Kolkata-area terminal and carrier service. Equipment, receiving windows, empty release and cut-off details must be checked per booking.

Bulk and breakbulk cargo

The port profile includes cargo-handling berths for bulk and general cargo. Coal, metals, grain, cement, fertiliser, timber and machinery require cargo-specific berth and handling confirmation.

Storage and staging

Yards, transit storage and warehouse arrangements depend on the nominated facility, cargo condition and customs status. Our team can coordinate pre-carriage and temporary storage subject to space availability.

Inspection and customs interface

Document review, scanning or physical examination may be required by the relevant authorities. Cargo should remain accessible for inspection, with seals, marks and package counts consistent across all records.

Road and rail distribution

Inland delivery is typically planned through road and, where suitable, rail-linked arrangements. Vehicle type, axle limits, urban access, delivery appointment and final-site unloading should be reviewed in advance.

Marine services

River navigation, pilotage and vessel movement are operationally significant. Berth acceptance, sailing drafts and weather or tidal restrictions are confirmed by the carrier, terminal and port-side agents.

Routes & Logistics Transit Times

Overseas routing: Cargo may be connected through regional transshipment hubs or other Indian gateways depending on the carrier’s network, equipment position and booking availability. A specific direct service must not be assumed.
Export planning: The practical timeline includes factory pickup, container availability, port receiving, customs clearance, terminal cut-off and possible river-navigation constraints. Our team confirms each milestone against the nominated sailing.
Import delivery: Final transit time depends on discharge, customs release, examination, container availability, truck appointment and the distance to the consignee in the eastern or northeastern hinterland.
Schedule variables: Tidal conditions, monsoon weather, channel or berth restrictions, congestion, customs inspection and inland road conditions may extend the planned timeline. All quoted transit times are indicative until confirmed by the operating carrier and terminal.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland

The port primarily serves Kolkata and West Bengal, with onward logistics links toward eastern and northeastern Indian markets. Final delivery feasibility depends on road, rail, border and site-access conditions.

Industrial cargo

Machinery, iron and steel, metals, cement, fertiliser, rock phosphate and project-related cargo are common planning categories requiring weight, dimensions and handling details at quotation stage.

Bulk and liquid commodities

The supplied port profile identifies petroleum, coal, grain, sulphur and vegetable oil among the cargoes associated with the port. Packaging, tank suitability, permits and safety declarations must match the commodity.

Regional exports

Coal, scrap metal, jute and gunnies, tea, grain, seeds, hides, cotton yarn, steel, machinery and sugar are listed in the port profile as principal export categories.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier booking cut-off, shipping-instruction cut-off, verified gross mass submission and terminal receiving cut-off are separate milestones. Our team obtains the operative schedule rather than relying on a generic port closing time.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, flash point where applicable and safety data sheet before booking. Acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, certificates, licences and origin details must be consistent. Product description and HS classification should be reviewed before filing.
Examination and inland delivery: A customs hold or physical examination can affect container release and truck planning. For overweight, out-of-gauge or restricted-access deliveries, confirm route survey, vehicle capacity, permits, escort requirements and unloading equipment before dispatch.

Operational control: Because INCCU is a river-sea port, our service team treats draft, pilotage, tide, berth acceptance and inland connectivity as booking inputs—not post-booking exceptions. Final instructions are always subject to the carrier, terminal, port and Indian authorities.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, package count, gross weight, dimensions, hazardous status, temperature requirement and final delivery address.
For heavy or project cargo, request a draft and vessel-acceptance review before confirming the commercial schedule. Split shipments or an alternative Indian gateway may be considered if draft, equipment or inland access is unsuitable.
Build documentary contingency into the plan. Ensure invoice, packing list, marks, seal number, VGM, origin information and customs declarations remain consistent after cargo packing.
For monsoon-season or time-sensitive cargo, our team recommends an earlier booking buffer and daily milestone tracking covering container release, terminal receiving, customs status and inland vehicle allocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolkata a deep-water port suitable for every ocean vessel?

No. INCCU is a river-sea port, and vessel acceptance depends on the river approach, pilotage, tide, channel conditions, berth restrictions and declared draft. Our service team verifies the nominated vessel and cargo intake with the operating parties.

Can a shipment be booked as a direct service to Kolkata?

That cannot be assumed. Service structure, transshipment point, equipment availability and sailing frequency vary by carrier and season. We confirm whether the available option is direct, feeder-connected or routed through another Indian or regional gateway.

What information is required for a dangerous-goods booking?

At minimum, provide the verified UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, package details, net and gross quantities, flash point where relevant, safety data sheet and transport-mode declarations. Carrier and terminal approval is required before acceptance.

What commonly causes delay after the vessel arrives?

Typical causes include customs examination, documentary inconsistency, terminal or equipment constraints, container release issues, river or weather-related operational changes and unavailable inland vehicles. Our team tracks these milestones separately from vessel arrival.

Is Kolkata suitable for cargo destined for northeastern India?

It can serve eastern and northeastern inland markets, but the best option depends on the final destination, cargo weight, border or corridor conditions, road access and delivery urgency. We compare the full door-to-door route rather than selecting a port on ocean freight alone.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, location, coordinates, cargo profile and recorded vessel parameters in this module are based on the supplied INCCU port record. Operational items such as vessel acceptance, berth nomination, terminal cut-offs, customs procedures, equipment availability and transit schedules are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Port authority reference: smportkolkata.shipping.gov.in — official port-authority domain for Kolkata port information and operational confirmation.
Indian maritime administration reference: shipmin.gov.in — official Government of India maritime administration domain.
Indian customs reference: cbic.gov.in — official Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs domain for customs and compliance references.

Source boundary: official domains support verification of port, maritime and customs matters; they do not replace the carrier’s booking confirmation, terminal notice, port agent instruction or shipment-specific customs decision.