Kolkata Port mulls royalty on cargo handlers

In a bid to increase its revenue, the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) is planning to charge a royalty of Rs 25 per tonne on cargo handlers at the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC). The port set up a committee to decide on the royalty that may be charged from cargo handlers. The committee decided upon a rate of Rs 25 per tonne. This is primarily for shore handling at the Haldia Dock Complex.Contact: Kolkata Port Trust.Tel: 033-2230 3451. Fax: 033-2230 4901.E-mail: calport@vsnl.com  Website: www.kolkataporttrust.gov.in