Current Port Operations (Terminal Operating System Data)
From the Chittagong Port Authority’s Terminal Operating System (TOS) dashboard on September 2, 2025, we have detailed live data on active container vessels:
| Berth | Vessel | Arrival / Departure | Import Discharge | Export Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCT-3 | KOTA RANCAK | Berthed Aug 31 → Sailing Sep 3 15:30 | 412 (TEUs 594) | 2,310 export units pending |
| NCT-1 | ZUNAIRAH ZARISHA 3 | Berthed Sep 1 → Sailing Sep 4 16:00 | 116 (TEUs 132) | 134 export units pending |
| GCB13 | MAERSK XIAMEN | Berthed Aug 31 → Sailing Sep 3 16:30 | 1,095 (25 pending) | 3,213 pending export units |
| GCB06 | SANTA LOUKIA | Berthed Sep 1 → Sailing Sep 4 16:00 | 399 (87 pending) | 376 pending export units |
| GCB09 | MV AS SICILIA | Berthed Aug 31 → Sailing Sep 3 14:30 | 517 (261 pending) | 1,603 pending export units |
| NCT-2 | HR TURAG | Berthed Sep 1 → Sailing Sep 4 16:30 | 353 (85 pending) | 1,054 pending export units |
| GCB11 | CANG HAI | Berthed Aug 31 → Sailed Aug 31 20:00 | 720 (79 pending) | 523 export units loaded |
| CCT-1 | MSC SUJIN | Berthed Aug 31 → Sailing Sep 3 16:30 | 447 (1 pending) | 351 pending export units |
| NCT-5 | SINAR SABA | Berthed Aug 31 → Sailed Sep 2 16:00 | 826 (132 pending) | 1,286 pending export units |
| NCT-3 | SITC HUIMING | Berthed Sep 2 06:12 → Sailing Sep 5 17:30 | 95 (909 pending) | 0 pending exports |
| NCT-4 | SOL RESILIENCE | Berthed Sep 2 06:36 → Sailing Sep 5 18:30 | 99 (197 pending) | 14 pending exports |
In total, 11 container vessels are currently handling operations.
Berth Congestion & Yard Capacity
As of August 26, 2025, container yard density remained elevated at 88%, while vessel berthing delays had improved:
- Geared vessels: 0–2 days delay
- Gearless vessels: 3–6 days delay
To reduce congestion, the port authority initiated “force loading” of empty containers onto feeder vessels, though this has strained the availability of 40STD/HC import empties used for exports.
Strategic Developments & Future Planning
- Foreign Terminal Management Coming Soon:
By December 31, 2025, foreign operators are set to take over major terminals:- DP World (UAE) at NCT
- APM Terminals (Netherlands) at Laldia Char
- DP World and PSA International (Singapore) for Bay Terminals
- New Mooring Terminal Performance:
Managed temporarily by Chittagong Dry Dock Ltd, this terminal saw a 30% increase in container handling and a 13% reduction in unloading time in the first month under their control.
Summary: Overall Status of Chittagong Port
- Active Operations: Multiple vessels are currently berthed or scheduled, handling both import and export loads.
- Moderate Congestion: Yard capacity remains high (~88%); delays persist but are improving.
- Strategic Improvement Underway: Steps like force loading, upgrading terminals, and handing over operations to professional foreign firms aim to boost efficiency.
- Positive Momentum: Early results at the New Mooring Terminal show promising gains in throughput and speed.
- Source : CPA