Rent can soar for excess port stays of containers
Container storage rent at the Chattogram port from tomorrow could quadrupled for stays of excessive periods as Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) looks to force importers to promptly take deliveries and free up space.
Burimari land port plagued by space shortage, tailbacks
The Burimari land port has long been suffering from space shortage and traffic congestion, preventing businesses from Bangladesh from elevating trade with India, Bhutan and Nepal as its capacity has not expanded in line with rising commerce.
Cargo vehicle terminal construction begins at Benapole port
The construction of the cargo vehicles terminal at the Benapole Port has begun as the government looks to improve the capacity of the largest land port in South Asia.
Maersk wants to run Patenga container terminal
Global ports and terminal operator APM Terminals, a subsidiary of Danish shipping company AP Moller Maersk, has expressed interest in developing and operating the under-construction Patenga Container Terminal of the Chattogram port.
More EU countries keen for direct shipping with Ctg port
The prospect of direct container shipping from Chittagong Port to European destinations is widening as at least four more countries have expressed interest in directly transporting goods by sea from Chattogram to Europe.
Saif Powertec invests Tk 1,600cr to build jetty at Mongla port
Saif Powertec, a logistics and container supply chain management provider, is building a multipurpose jetty at the Mongla port with an estimated investment of around Tk 1,600 crore to handle both container and cargo ships, said officials yesterday.
Mongla port turns around
Mongla port, the country’s second biggest seaport, has made a strong comeback as it sees an increased arrival of ships, making it a major gateway for Bangladesh’s overseas trade once again.
Trade through Benapole suspended indefinitely
The export-import activities between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole Land Port was suspended indefinitely after a strike was called by port users at the Petrapole port in India this morning.
Ctg customs foil bid to launder Tk 1.6cr
Chattogram Customs House has seized a consignment on charges of laundering Tk 1.6 crore by exporting 22 times more goods than the declaration.
Ctg port opens new service jetty, overflow yard
A newly built service jetty, overflow yard and a modern swimming complex were opened at Chittagong port yesterday.