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Port of Haldia

INHAL🇮🇳India

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About Port of Haldia

Also known as: Haldia, Haldia Port, Khaldija, haladiya, haldiya, haldya

Haldia Dock Complex is a major port facility on the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India, serving as one of two dock systems for Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. It specializes in handling dry and liquid bulk cargo, including coal, iron ore, and petroleum products. The port is situated approximately 130 kilometers from the Bay of Bengal.

Background
The Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) also popularly known as Haldia Port is a docking facility on the Hooghly River in Haldia, West Bengal, India. It is one of the two dock systems under the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, with the other being the Kolkata Dock System (KDS). The facility specializes in handling dry and liquid bulk cargo. It is located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) from the sandheads–deep sea area of the Bay of Bengal, 45 kilometres (28 mi) upstream from Pilotage Station at Sagar and 104 km downstream of Kolkata. In 1968, an oil jetty was commissioned at Haldia, and officially in 1977 the dock facility of Haldia started functioning.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1270506 →
Wikidata
Q29053931 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
INHAL
Country
🇮🇳India
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-WB
Area
East Coast India
Sub-area
Bengal Bay
Latitude
22.0183°
Longitude
88.0656°

Terminals

HALDIA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (HICT)

HALDIA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (HICT)

Jawahar Tower, Haldia Township Dist. Purba Medinapore, Halida 721607, India

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Haldia?+
The approach to Haldia is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Haldia Channel South Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the SW. Other aids include Sandia Outer Column (2.8 NM SW), Sandia Inner Column (3.6 NM SW), Nayacharya Outer Column (4.1 NM E), Diamond Harbour (12.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Haldia on?+
The Port of Haldia is situated on the Bay of Bengal in IN. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Haldia?+
You can track vessels near Haldia (INHAL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for INHAL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Haldia?+
The Port of Haldia operates in the UTC+5:30 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.