Kolkata Port Trust (KPT) to impose royalty on cargo handlers

Kolkata Port Trust is now planning to impose royalty on cargo service providers at the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC). With this move, the port authorities hope to overcome the losses it incurred due to the exit of ABG Haldia Bulk Terminals from berth No. 2 and 8 at HDC on October 28, 2012.

The Kolkata Port Trust has also sought legal opinion on the matter before it sends the proposal to the shipping ministry for their consent, as mandated by the Major Port Trusts Act.