Despite the dollar crisis, there has been an annual growth of 5.36 percent in the container handling of Chittagong port in the just ended financial year. However, despite the growth in container and cargo handling , the amount of ships arriving at the port has decreased by 6.63 percent .
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Loading, unloading of containers halted in Ctg port
The loading and unloading of containers in Chattogram Port has come to a halt after the port authorities put on Alert No-3 as the periphery of the cyclonic storm Midhili began crossing the Mongla-Payra coast. The unloading of goods from mother vessels to the lighter vessel has been halted following the
Ctg port in way of smart port: Chairman
Chattogram Port is determined to play a strong role in achieving SDG targets including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Vision 2021 and 2041. Smart ports have come a long way. Rear Admiral Mohammad Sohail, the newly appointed Chairman of Chattogram Port Authority, spoke about this conviction on Tuesday (August 22). He said that
Bangladesh, EU to work for improved health, safety at Ctg port
Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) have agreed to accelerate the removal of idle containers from the Chittagong Port premises in order to increase cargo-handling capacities and improve health and safety situation in the port, which is the largest gateway for Bangladesh's trade with the EU. In addition, approval would be
The new terminals at CTG port will enhance trade, logistic capacity
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan together with Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh, Charles Whiteley and Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh Enrico Nunziata and Chittagong Port Authority Chairman, Rear Admiral M Shahjahan visited Bay-terminal and Potenga Container terminal on Sunday. Faruque Hassan said, “The economy of
BGMEA for releasing imported goods from port instead of ICDs
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) asked the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) to allow releasing the imported goods from the Chittagong Port instead of private inland container depots (ICDs) to reduce time and cost. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said currently it takes around six to seven days to take delivery
Port workers protest against misbehavior of cops
Loading and unloading activities of Chattogram port remained suspended for two hours on Wednesday night as workers staged a demo protesting against the alleged misbehavior of two policemen. Protesters accused two cops of misbehaving with their fellow port workers earlier on Wednesday and threatened to go on a strike if their