The Singapore-flagged 143.93 metre-long MV Kota Rakyat has made the debut call from China into Syamaprasad Mookerjee Port, marking the beginning of the direct weekly service from China to Kolkata. The vessel was received by Samrat Rahi, Deputy Chairman at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port.
The aim of this direct weekly service from China to Kolkata is to address the increasing demand for reduced transit time from ports in the Far East to Kolkata. The ships MV Kota Rakyat, MV Kota Ria and MV Kota Rukun have been particularly designed for operating into shallow waters and can handle average parcel loads of 622 TEUs. This service promises a transit period of just 10 to 12 days, significantly enhancing logistical efficiency and meeting the needs of customers in India and Nepal.
