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INHAL Haldia Port
Haldia Port is the seaport of Haldia, in the city of Haldiain India. Overseas routes include India and Pakistan, Port code is INHAL.

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Port Code

INHAL

Name

Haldia

Country / Region

India

City

Haldia

Sea Routes

India and Pakistan

Type

Latitude

22.0183400

Longitude

88.0656350

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Haldia Port, India

Haldia (UN/LOCODE: INHAL) is a river-based port on the western bank of the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India, positioned approximately 63 nautical miles from the Sandheads pilot station in the Bay of Bengal. Our platform classifies INHAL as a tidal river port with multimodal cargo functions rather than a conventional open-sea gateway. Its operating profile includes container, general cargo, dry bulk and liquid bulk handling, with inland connections supporting cargo associated with the Kolkata–Haldia industrial and commercial corridor. Navigational conditions, river drafts, tidal windows and upstream access can materially affect vessel planning. Our service team therefore treats vessel acceptance, cargo cut-off, barge or truck interchange and final terminal confirmation as shipment-specific items.

Port code	INHAL
Location	Haldia, West Bengal, India
Coordinates	22.0183400° N, 88.0656350° E
Port profile	Tidal river port serving container, breakbulk, dry bulk and liquid bulk flows

Key Highlights

What Our Forwarding Team Watches First

River and tidal dependenceBerthing, pilotage and sailing plans may depend on channel condition, tide and the vessel's declared draft.

Mixed cargo capabilityThe supplied port profile identifies container, general cargo, oil tanker and bulk carrier operations.

Kolkata-area cargo gatewayHaldia can support cargo otherwise routed through Kolkata when upper Hooghly depth or vessel limitations become restrictive.

Inland interchange is criticalTruck, barge and other inland arrangements should be aligned with terminal release, customs status and the final delivery point.

Facilities & Services

Handling Scope and Inland Connectivity

Container handling: The supplied port record identifies a container terminal serving Haldia and Kolkata-related container flows. Terminal acceptance, equipment availability and receiving windows must be confirmed for each booking.
Dry and general cargo: The port profile includes general cargo and bulk carriers handling ore and coal. Breakbulk stowage, lifting plans and cargo securing should be agreed before delivery.
Liquid bulk: Three river oil jetties are identified in the supplied record. Tanker nomination, product documentation, safety controls and berth compatibility require case-by-case approval.
River and barge facilities: Two river barge jetties and a wet dock system with 14 berths are stated in the supplied port data; operational availability and berth assignment remain subject to the port's confirmation.
Inland distribution: Our team can coordinate truck, barge or other approved inland legs, but gate appointments, road restrictions, empty-container positioning and delivery-area access must be checked before cargo release.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic for Haldia Cargo

For international container cargo, our platform evaluates the available ocean-leg connection together with any river, feeder or inland transfer required between Haldia and the relevant Kolkata-area cargo flow. A specific direct service, carrier, frequency or transit time must be confirmed at booking.
Typical trade planning may involve South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe or other global markets through the carrier's current network. Coverage and transshipment points vary by sailing date and equipment type.
For bulk and project cargo, the decisive factors are vessel dimensions, declared draft, cargo parcel size, tidal access, pilotage and berth nomination rather than container schedule frequency.
Transit performance can be affected by monsoon conditions, river siltation or dredging status, tidal windows, congestion, customs release, terminal receiving cut-off and inland road conditions. Our team provides an operational estimate only after shipment details are reviewed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Industrial and Commercial Catchment

Primary hinterland: Haldia and the wider West Bengal industrial corridor, with cargo flows linked to the Kolkata metropolitan market and inland destinations reached by road or waterway.
Bulk commodities: Coal, ore and other dry bulk commodities are consistent with the port's stated bulk-carrier role; cargo-specific terminal, environmental and handling requirements apply.
Liquid products: Oil and other liquid-bulk movements may use the river oil-jetty facilities, subject to product classification, tanker suitability and regulatory approval.
Containerized cargo: Machinery, industrial materials, consumer goods and project-related components may be routed through the container operation, subject to equipment and terminal acceptance.
General and project cargo: Out-of-gauge units, heavy lifts and breakbulk require early review of road access, lifting capacity, lashing, permits and final delivery-site conditions.

Operations & Compliance

Controls Required Before Cargo Delivery

Cut-off control: Shipping instruction, verified gross mass, customs documentation, export clearance and terminal receiving cut-off must be checked against the actual booking. River-port and inland transfer timing may require an earlier delivery plan than the nominal vessel schedule.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, packaging details and emergency contact before acceptance. Do not move restricted or dangerous cargo until carrier and terminal approval is documented.
Customs and inspection: Invoice, packing list, certificate of origin where required, permits, HS classification and transport documents must be consistent. Customs examination, seal verification and document discrepancies can delay release.
Inland delivery: Confirm container weight, chassis compatibility, road access, delivery appointment, empty-return location and any local restrictions. Heavy, oversized or liquid cargo requires a separate route and safety assessment.

Port, carrier, customs and terminal instructions can change. Our service team uses the booking-specific operational notice as the controlling reference rather than relying on a generic cut-off or assumed transit window.

Shipping Tips

Practical Planning Recommendations

Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS code, DG status, equipment requirement and final delivery address to our platform before requesting a firm routing.
For full-container cargo, reserve equipment and inland transport early when the shipment is time-sensitive; receiving windows and empty-container availability should be reconfirmed before dispatch.
For breakbulk, bulk or project cargo, provide a stowage sketch, lifting points, center of gravity, packing method and securing proposal so vessel and terminal compatibility can be reviewed.
Where Haldia access, draft or schedule is unsuitable, our team can evaluate an alternative Kolkata-area routing, a different Indian gateway or a multimodal solution, subject to carrier acceptance, cost and current operating conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Haldia Port FAQ

Is Haldia a seaport or a river port?

Haldia is a tidal river port on the Hooghly River with access to the Bay of Bengal through the river approach. Our team therefore checks tide, draft, pilotage and channel-related constraints in addition to ordinary ocean-booking requirements.

Can Haldia handle containers?

Yes. The supplied port record identifies a container terminal serving cargo associated with Haldia and Kolkata. Actual equipment, terminal receiving, carrier acceptance and sailing options must be confirmed for the requested commodity and date.

What cargo is commonly considered for INHAL?

The stated operating profile includes containers, general cargo, coal and ore bulk, and oil-tanker movements. Our platform separately reviews cargo dimensions, packaging, dangerous-goods status, permits and terminal handling requirements.

Why can the Haldia schedule differ from a standard ocean-port estimate?

River navigation, tidal windows, pilotage, draft limitations, terminal receiving, customs release and inland interchange can influence the overall movement. We issue a shipment-specific estimate after the carrier and terminal confirm the operational plan.

What should be provided for a Haldia rate request?

Provide origin, destination, commodity, container type and quantity, gross weight, dimensions, DG details, preferred sailing date, customs status and final delivery address. This allows our service team to test both port and inland feasibility.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

The port code, name, location, coordinates and operational figures in this module are based on the supplied INHAL port master record. The supplied record states approximately 35,000,000 tonnes of annual cargo, 150,000 TEU, three river oil jetties, two river barge jetties, a wet dock system with 14 berths, a recorded maximum vessel length of 244 metres, maximum draft of 14.9 metres and maximum deadweight of 106,516 tonnes. These figures are indicative reference data and must be reconfirmed for the relevant vessel, terminal and sailing date.

For current port notices, berth, navigation, terminal and authority requirements, our team recommends verification with the responsible Indian port authority and applicable regulators:

smportkolkata.shipping.gov.in — official port authority information for the Kolkata–Haldia port system.
shipping.gov.in — Government of India maritime administration information.
cbic.gov.in — Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs information for customs procedures and notices.
dgshipping.gov.in — Directorate General of Shipping information relevant to Indian maritime regulation.

Official domains support verification of current rules and notices; they do not replace booking-specific confirmation from the carrier, terminal, customs authority, port operator or our service team.