Container ship operation between Chattogram-Mongla routes begins next month: Sources

Container ship operation between Chattogram-Mongla routes begins next month: Sources

Transporting containers directly from Mongla via transshipment would cost less, but since thats not a regular practice, both cost and time increase. Using the Chattogram route can reduce both significantly, Md Makruzzaman, Deputy Secretary of the Mongla Port Authority (MPA) said. “Due to draft limitations (depth restrictions), larger ships cant access Mongla easily. But via Chattogram, exports can continue smoothly, and theres no shortage of containers. Products can be shipped abroad through Chattogram as per shipping agents demands,” Captain Rafiqul Islam, Chairman of the Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association (Khulna), commented. Talking to BSS, Rear Admiral Shahin Rahman, Chairman of Mongla Port Authority said, “Mongla Port is currently more dynamic and promising than ever before. Alongside infrastructure improvements, the ports capacity is expanding. Once ongoing projects are completed, the surrounding regions economy will further improve.” Exporters and importers are now satisfied and are showing interest in using this port for loading and unloading of goods easily through using modern equipment, he said, adding that both domestic and foreign ships are increasing at the Port as there are no ship conjunctions here. Construction of massive development projects is ongoing and the port area is being enhanced side by side with infrastructural development, he said. He added that effective container transport between Chattogram-Mongla routes will pose a positive impact on the countrys economy after the completion of the development projects.