INCCU: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
English 한국어 INCCU: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata INCCU represents the UN/LOCODE and Indian Customs EDI code for the Port of Kolkata, officially known as the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. It stands as India's premier and only major riverine port, serving as the critical logistics gateway for Eastern India and neighboring landlocked nations. Characteristics & Location Positioned on the left bank of the Hooghly River, the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) is an engineering marvel of the colonial era. Operating at a latitude of 22°32'53" N and longitude 88°18'5" E, the port requires specialized river navigation. Vessels must undertake a 223 km pilotage journey from the Bay of Bengal, consisting of 75 km at sea and 148 km up the river. Due to the riverine geography, the maximum operational draft is restricted to approximately 8.0 meters, demanding continuous dredging efforts. Port Address & Infrastructure ...