
Haldia Dock Complex
Haldia sits downstream of Kolkata on the Hooghly and handles petroleum products, coal and general cargo through an impounded dock system. It takes deeper tonnage than Kolkata but remains tidal and lock-constrained.
Operational Notes for Haldia Dock Complex
Impounded dock system downstream of Kolkata on the Hooghly
Petroleum products, coal and general cargo
Tidal and lock-constrained movements affecting berthing times
How We Supply This Port
Haldia deliveries are timed around lock and tide windows, with tanker safety consumables and provisions held locally to absorb schedule movement.
Customs & Port Formalities in India
- 1
The vessel's agent files arrival documents through the Port Community System (PCS 1x); stores cannot be delivered before customs entry is granted.
- 2
Bonded and duty-free stores for foreign-going vessels are cleared with Indian Customs against a stores shipping bill — allow 24 to 48 hours.
- 3
ISPS port entry passes are required for all delivery personnel; photo identification and, at most Major Ports, prior verification apply.
- 4
Supplies to foreign-going vessels are zero-rated for GST against valid export documentation, which Marella issues with every invoice.
- 5
Garbage and sludge landing must be handled by a pollution-control-board authorised vendor against a signed MARPOL receipt.
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Operational Data
- Coordinates
- 22° 01' N, 88° 03' E
- Draft Limit
- 8.5m
- Status
- Operational 24/7