Cargo volumes at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) Kolkata witnessed a steady rise following the deployment of new mechanized handling systems designed to streamline bulk cargo movement and improve vessel turnaround times. On the international trade front, official data revealed that non-petroleum and non-gem exports achieved robust growth between April and August, driven primarily by expanding markets in Africa and ASEAN countries. These emerging regions have effectively offset sluggish demand in traditional Western markets. In parallel, global trade dynamics saw major Asian supply chain shifts as international manufacturers continued to rebalance production networks, further boosting India’s selective trade gains in intermediate goods.