Chittagong Port Update:

• Gearless vessels are facing an average berthing delay of 4–6 days.
• Geared vessels are facing an average berthing delay of 1–3 days.

Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) Update:

• RSGT Bangladesh has committed over USD $25 million to purchase 14 new hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes from GENMA-KALMAR, China.
• RSGT has also ordered 4 Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes from SANY MARINE worth USD $30 million, which will significantly enhance PCT’s handling capacity.

Dhaka Kamalapur ICD (BDDAC) Update:

• Dwelling time for imports bound to Dhaka ICD has reached 20–22 days (20’) and 20–23 days (40’) due to locomotive shortages.
• Overweight import containers (>25 tons/20ST) are experiencing severe delays of 30+ days.
• Train departures from Chittagong to Dhaka remain at 2 per day, with tariffs and capacity unchanged.

Pangaon Container Terminal (BDPGN) Update:

• Dwelling time for imports increased to 1–2 weeks.
• Due to underperformance, CPA has requested all MLOs to utilize Pangaon more effectively by routing additional cargo.
• Chittagong Port has withdrawn fixed freight rates on the Chattogram–Pangaon–Chattogram route, making rates subject to bilateral agreements.

Berthing Congestion & Vessel Update:

• Average berthing delays: 3–5 days.
  • GCB (geared vessels): 1–3 days.
  • CCT/NCT (gearless vessels): 4–6 days.
• Congestion has slightly eased compared to recent months.
• Average port stay: 2–3 days.
• No preferential berthing except for Bangladesh-flagged vessels.

Chittagong Port Container Yard (CY) Update:

• Yard occupancy stands at 90.61%.
• From 7th July, Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL), under Bangladesh Navy, has started operations at NCT terminals. Saif Powertec continues to operate CCT until 2026.
• CPA has enforced strict rules: gearless vessels must depart within 48 hours, regardless of pending loads.
• Operational inefficiencies persist due to equipment breakdowns, insufficient logistical support, and slower discharge operations.
• Depots advised to promptly clear imports and empties.
• No pre-stacking allowed for exports.
• Around 70% of imports are being destuffed and delivered.

Weather Update:

• Signal No. 3 has been advised for all maritime ports.
• A well-marked low-pressure system persists over the Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify further.
• Rainfall forecast: Light to moderate rain with temporary gusty winds across the country.
• Temperature: Day and night temperatures may fall slightly.
• Last 7 days: Light to moderate rain with sunny intervals and heat.
• Next week: Rainfall activity likely to continue.
• Source : CPA

---

• Stay connected with Freight Management Limited (FML) for the latest updates on ports, terminals, and logistics in Bangladesh.