Kolkata CFS Capacity to Expand for Increased Rice Export Demand

Allcargo Terminals has recently expanded the capacity of its container freight station (CFS) in Kolkata, West Bengal, covering 17 hectares of operational space. The facility is equipped to handle more than 1,200 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of rice monthly to cater to the increasing demand for rice exports, particularly from Asansol and Bardhaman districts in West Bengal. With this expansion, the CFS aims to boost its throughput capacity by over 25%.

The Kolkata CFS is equipped with reach stackers for faster loading and unloading of containers, along with qualified staff to ensure efficient operations. Allcargo Terminals also offers customized services such as same-day secure transit-to-port solutions for Kolkata and Haldia ports using container trucks. Plans are in place to introduce a conveyor belt system to further streamline cargo handling at the facility.

The company’s extensive space capacity, skilled workforce, advanced cargo handling equipment, and technology allow it to efficiently meet customer demands. In addition, the availability of empty containers ensures smooth operations. Allcargo Terminals is committed to enhancing its operational capacity through continuous improvements, emphasizing speed and efficiency in cargo handling at the Kolkata CFS.

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