HALDIA -HDC is situated at a Latitude of 22°02' North and Longitude - 88°06' East. shores of the river Hooghly which are within 45.7 meters from the highest high water levels on either side of the bank. The port of Haldia is a river in port and the designated berth is located within the impounded dock system. The entrance to the dock system is controlled by lock gates and the river passage of 70 nautical miles from the sea known as SANDHEADS is governed by the available draft depending on the tide of the day and is negotiated under the guidance of knowledgeable pilots of the Port.
