Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) showcased robust growth in the first quarter of FY’26, handling 17.18 million metric tons of cargo, a 21.21% increase year-over-year. The port experienced a significant surge in container traffic, with a 29.02% rise, alongside substantial increases in key commodities like vegetable oil, coking coal, and POL, solidifying its crucial role in India’s maritime trade.