The cranes to be purchased from a Chinese firm will be deployed in early 2026
Mother vessels are provided with only one lighter vessel against the demand for four
Container movement to and from Chattogram port remained suspended for the second consecutive day as transport workers again went on work abstention yesterday morning -- just four hours after they had withdrawn their previous strike.
The import and export of container cargo through Chattogram port increased significantly in January, driven by rising imports ahead of Ramadan and a gradual increase in export orders for readymade garments.
Authorities attribute supply issues to the end of a government programme last July
FBCCI administrator urges Bangladesh Bank
Tender has been floated, as the previous contract with Saif Powertec is set to end next month
Disputes between berth operators and shipping agents slow handling at six jetties
KDS Logistics managed to retain its top position among ICDs in handling export and import containers in 2024
A rise in foreign trade is helping the port recover from the global economic downturn
1.5 million tonnes of imported goods got stuck at 50 ports
Capital machinery import rises, as Hong Kong convention only allows green shipyards to import scrap ships
Auctionable goods piling up at Ctg port
The move came days after The Daily Star published a report on the issue
Challenges await new Chattogram City Corporation mayor Shahadat Hossain with restoring discipline in the corporation will be his most challenging task
The cell also cuts freight rates by up to 5%
