The current CHATTOGRAM port situation. Indefinite work stoppage brings Chattogram Port to a complete standstill

# The latest escalation follows three consecutive days of eight-hour work stoppages that began on Saturday. Export container movement was on from Saturday with a slow pace.

# Chattogram Port came to a complete halt today (4 February) as workers continued a 24-hour all-out stoppage over the government’s decision to lease out the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to Dubai-based DP World, which was extended into an indefinite strike.

# With cargo delivery remaining suspended for the last 24 hours, thousands of heavy vehicles have been stranded both inside and outside the port area.

# Authorities have stopped allowing new vehicles to enter to prevent further congestion.

# Thousands of trucks carrying import cargo for delivery and export consignments for shipment have been caught in the disruption.

# Importers say delays in cargo clearance are forcing them to pay additional storage rent.

# While exporters fear order cancellations and heavy financial losses as they fail to ship goods on time.

# The disruption has also raised concerns over the supply of essential commodities ahead of Ramadan, as many containers carrying consumer goods remain stuck at the port, heightening the risk of shortages and price hikes in the market.

CTG port grinds to a halt as workers strike over NCT lease