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Ctg port slips in global container rankings

Despite handling more containers, Chattogram port's ranking declines

2d ago

Container congestion forces Ctg port to add yard space

Delays in rail transport compound port container backlog

1w ago

Shipping corporation to purchase 2 bulk carriers

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) is finally going to add two new ships to its fleet after a wait of almost seven years..On Tuesday, the cabinet committee on government purchase approved the purchase of two bulk carriers, each having a carrying capacity of 63,500 deadweight tonnage (DW

2w ago

Ctg port overburdened with empty containers

Chattogram port, the country’s main gateway to foreign trade, is grappling with a massive number of empty containers, far exceeding the capacity of designated yards, disrupting delivery and handling operations.

3w ago

US reciprocal tariff taking effect tonight

The new 20 percent reciprocal tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi exports to the American market will come into effect tonight, which may open up opportunities for the country’s apparel sector as it adapts to evolving global trade dynamics.

3w ago

ICDs overwhelmed with export containers

Private container depots face backlog as export surge strains storage, transport

3w ago

Ctg port congestion turns acute

Chattogram port reels from disruptions, vessel queues lengthen

1m ago

Ctg port operations stall over union vote

Container transport to and from Chattogram port was suspended for nearly 12 hours since yesterday morning as drivers and helpers of prime mover trailers stopped work to vote in their union's biennial executive committee election.

1m ago
August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

Ctg port slips in global container rankings

Despite handling more containers, Chattogram port's ranking declines

August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025

Container congestion forces Ctg port to add yard space

Delays in rail transport compound port container backlog

August 13, 2025
August 13, 2025

Shipping corporation to purchase 2 bulk carriers

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) is finally going to add two new ships to its fleet after a wait of almost seven years..On Tuesday, the cabinet committee on government purchase approved the purchase of two bulk carriers, each having a carrying capacity of 63,500 deadweight tonnage (DW

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

Ctg port overburdened with empty containers

Chattogram port, the country’s main gateway to foreign trade, is grappling with a massive number of empty containers, far exceeding the capacity of designated yards, disrupting delivery and handling operations.

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

US reciprocal tariff taking effect tonight

The new 20 percent reciprocal tariff by the United States on Bangladeshi exports to the American market will come into effect tonight, which may open up opportunities for the country’s apparel sector as it adapts to evolving global trade dynamics.

August 6, 2025
August 6, 2025

ICDs overwhelmed with export containers

Private container depots face backlog as export surge strains storage, transport

July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

Ctg port congestion turns acute

Chattogram port reels from disruptions, vessel queues lengthen

July 29, 2025
July 29, 2025

Ctg port operations stall over union vote

Container transport to and from Chattogram port was suspended for nearly 12 hours since yesterday morning as drivers and helpers of prime mover trailers stopped work to vote in their union's biennial executive committee election.

July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025

Govt move to hike port charges sparks concern

This will likely have a detrimental effect on the country's exports, alongside prices of imported products

July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025

ICDs to raise export container charges by 60%

Inland container depots (ICDs) have announced a sharp increase in charges for handling export cargoes and empty containers by as much as 60 percent starting September 1, triggering concerns among exporters already feeling the pinch from the impending reciprocal tariff by the United States.