Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Bangladesh
Port Overview
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Bangladesh |
Province or District |
Chittagong |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Chittagong km: n/a |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Chittagong |
Latitude |
22.21667 |
Longitude |
91.8 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) |
Management Contact Person |
Md. Omar Faruk +880-31-2510869 secretary@cpa.gov.bd |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Shah Amanat International Airport Airlines: BIMAN, NovoAir, Regent Airways, US-Bangla Airways |
Port Picture
The Port of Chattogram is the principal port of Bangladesh. The port was established at its present location in 1887. By 1910, four jetties were constructed to handle 0.5 million MT of cargo annually. Since then the port has grown gradually to the present shape.
It is situated on the right bank of the river Karnafuli at a distance of about 9 nautical miles from the shoreline of the Bay of Bengal. Chattogram Port is considered the heart of the economy of Bangladesh. The geographic location of this port creates the opportunity for easy and cost-effective foreign trade to be carried out through with all South Asian countries as well as other Asian countries. Enough and low-cost labour is also readily available here. For these reasons, Chattogram Port holds much potential as a highly promising regional seaport. Consequently, cargo handling through Chattogram Port has not only rapidly increased but cargo type has also diversified. The Port is a regular member of Japan based International Ports and Harbours (IAPH).As a gateway of Bangladesh, Chattogram Port not only handles 92% of the country’s international trade but also generates about 35% annual revenue of the country on account of import tax, duties and VAT which confirms the significance of the port in the Government’s finance. About 80% export-import industries and 5-Export Processing Zone (out of 10 EPZ) are situated within Dhaka and Chattogram division and Dhaka- Chattogram corridor (transportation by rail, road & river) due to the Chattogram Port. This also helps to generate about 30% of the GDP. 100% imported Petroleum Oil and Lubricant (POL) of the country is transported through this port. Not only that, through this port 100% finished product are exported and 80% raw materials & accessories are imported. For Ready Made Garments (RMG) sector, which fetches about 76% of the country’s export earnings as hard currency.
Port website: http://cpa.gov.bd/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
It is situated on the right bank of the river Karnafuli at a distance of about 9 nautical miles from the shoreline of the Bay of Bengal. River Karnafuli rising in the Lushai Hill falls in the Bay of Bengal after taking a winding course of 120 nautical miles through the districts of Chattogram Hill Tracts and Chattogram. Upper limits of the river water are formed by two straight lines, one drawn across the Karnafuli River in the North by joining 2 pillars located at Lat: 22024’33″N-Long: 91054’30E and Lat: 22024’56″N- Long: 91054’11″E and the other by joining the 2 pillars located at Lat: 22025’07″N- Long: 91053’18″E and Lat: 22025’07″N- Long: 91053’10″E. These limits include so much of the sea and of the River Karnafuli and the River Halda and the area that lie within 137.162 Metre, of high water mark at ordinary spring tide and the docks, wharves, quays, stages, jetties, piers, warehouse, sheds, railway line and yards within the limits of the bounded area and such other area outside it as included in the Schedule iii of the Chattogram Port Act. The seaward approach to the Port of Chattogram may considered to be northwards of the 10-fathom contour in latitude 22024′ North and longitude 9103″ East: The distance to the pilot ground from the south patches shoal being 46 nautical miles on the direct course.
Port Performance
Chattogram Port is the core hub of export and import of the country. The port has been performing better and better each year despite lots of limitations. It is now competing with the world rated ports in terms of all matrix. This port is now ranked at 64 in the Lloyd’s list of 100 container ports in the world, which was 70th, 71st, 76th and 87th in last 4 years.
Vessels of draught ranges from 8.50 m. to 9.20 m
Maximum permissible LOA of a vessel is 190 meters
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
The weather in Bangladesh is largely governed by the monsoon. The prevailing wind directions are from South to South East during the months of April through September. After taking easterly direction for a while the wind turns to the northerly and north-easterly directions, the later prevail from November to January. During the months of February and March, winds turn via westerly direction back to the Southerly to South Easterly. In excess of 20 Knots/ Beaufort wind scale 5 prevails for 6 percent to time while those in excess of 30 Knots/Beaufort wind scale 7 persists for about 0.1 percent of the time during cyclones i.e. During the transition between monsoon and dry seasons in May, October, and November. The area of Payra port experienced four severe Cyclonic water surges during the last 44 years. In 1960 & 1963 speeds recorded were 125 Knots Max. In 1970 and 1991 speeds were recorded 138 Knots max. and 180 Knots max. respectively. |
Financial Year |
No. of Vessels |
2012-2013 |
2,136 |
2013-2014 |
2,294 |
2014-2015 |
2,566 |
2015-2016 |
2,875 |
2016-2017 |
3,092 |
2017-2018 |
3,664 |
2018-2019 |
1,882 (till Dec 2018) |
Financial Year |
Import (Tons) |
Export (Tons) |
Inland (Tons) |
ICD (Tons) |
Grand Total (Tons) |
Growth (%) |
2012-2013 |
38,312,028 |
5,059,640 |
6,087,947 |
457,559 |
49,917,174 |
3.95 |
2013-2014 |
41,960,170 |
5,338,377 |
5,833,786 |
445,218 |
53,577,551 |
7.33 |
2014-2015 |
48,941,406 |
5,839,986 |
6,469,673 |
474,800 |
61,725,865 |
15.21 |
2015-2016 |
58,324,786 |
5,971,634 |
6,366,607 |
493,360 |
71,156,387 |
15.28 |
2016-2017 |
66,464,285 |
6,709,759 |
6,330,639 |
477,836 |
79,982,519 |
12.40 |
2017-2018 |
78,050,447 |
6,997,465 |
7,429,082 |
446,234 |
92,923,228 |
16.18 |
2018-2019 |
82,939,731 |
6,846,406 |
7,761,749 |
515,245 |
98,240,655 |
5.72 |
Container Handling Statistics of CPA
Financial Year |
Import |
Export |
Total |
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TEUs |
MT |
TEUs |
MT |
TEUs |
MT |
|
2013-14 |
812,918 |
11,125,348 |
812,591 |
5,012,427 |
1,625,509 |
16,137,775 |
2014-15 |
940,827 |
13,132,923 |
926,115 |
5,535,446 |
1,867,062 |
18,668,369 |
2015-16 |
1,109,355 |
15,498,565 |
1,080,084 |
5,642,419 |
2,189,439 |
21,140,984 |
2016-17 |
1,211,874 |
17,084,610 |
1,207,607 |
6,395,923 |
2,419,481 |
23,480,533 |
2017-18 |
1,363,375 |
19,089,447 |
1,342,534 |
6,880,740 |
2,705,909 |
25,970,187 |
2018-19 (Jul-Dec 18) |
719,433 |
96,74,719 |
725,911 |
33,82,752 |
14,45,344 |
13,057,471 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Vessels chargeable |
Rate of port dues |
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Sea-going vessels |
USD 0.241 per GRT |
Sea-going vessel engaged in lightering within port limits |
USD 0.150 per GRT |
Sea-going vessels not engaged in lightering have not left the port after 30 days from the date of entry |
USD 0.050 |
Sea-going vessel entering for taking fuel, stores and water, etc |
USD 0.08 |
Vessels working within port limits, excluding sea-going lighters |
Not exceeding 10 GRT: 25 BDT per vessel Between 10 – 100 GRT: 200 BDT Between 100 - 200 GRT: 500 BDT Exceeding 200 GRT: 3 BDT per GRT Barge/flat: 1.5 BDT per GRT Country boat/Shampan: 0.25 per GRT. |
Other Charges
Berth occupancy charges |
Per GRT per day |
USD 0.03 |
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Mooring occupancy charge |
At Own anchor |
Per GRT per day |
USD 0.02 |
At mooring |
Per GRT per day |
USD 0.015 |
|
Sea-going ships |
200 to 1,000 GRT |
Per Tug per Movement |
USD 82.50 |
Over 1,000 to 5,000 GRT |
Do |
USD 277.50 |
|
Over 5,000 GRT |
Do |
USD 594 |
|
Water supply charge |
At Roosevelt jetty |
Per 1000 liters |
30BDT |
At Mongla (local) At Mongla (to Ships) |
Per 1000 liters Per 1000 liters |
60 BDT USD 10 |
|
At Hiron pont (local) |
Per 1000 liters |
700BDT |
|
At Hiron pint (to ship) |
Per 1000 liters |
USD 20 |
|
Jetty Crane Charge |
Use of Jetty crane |
Per crane per period of 8 hours |
USD 45 |
Use of British crane |
Do |
USD 33.75 |
|
Non-Use of Jetty Crane |
If cancelled within less than 6 hours of booked period |
Do |
USD 40 |
If cancelled previous to 6 hours of booked period |
Do |
USD 20 |
|
Holliday charge (working on jetty) |
Per ship per holiday |
USD 60 |
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Night charge (working on jetty) |
Per ship per night |
USD 30 |
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Security guard engaged on the sea-going vessel |
Per person, per 4 hours |
BDT 150 |
Shifting / Detention Fees
Services |
Basis of Charge |
Rate |
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Fees for shifting vessels from one berth or mooring or swinging her to another |
Per movement |
USD 29.80 |
Fees for such shifting taking place in whole or part between 6:00 pm to 6:00 am |
Per movement |
USD 59.60 |
Detention fees for failure of a vessel in arriving or sailing from the port in time |
Per day |
USD 100 |
Pilot detention fee |
Per day |
USD 20 |
Berthing or unberthing at the time of arrival or sailing of the vessels |
Each occasion |
USD 88.50 |
Same at the time of shifting |
Each occasion |
USD 44.25 |
Port & Harbour Dues
Services |
Basis of Charge |
Rate |
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River dues |
Domestic cargo |
Per 1000 kg |
33BDT |
Import cargo |
Do |
BDT 15.30 |
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Landing charge / Handling charge |
Bagged cargo (wheat and rice) |
Per 1000kg |
BDT. 40 |
Other bagged cargo (cement, iron, steel, salt, sugar etc) |
Do |
BDT. 32 |
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All other imports not exceeding 3MT |
Do |
BDT. 90 |
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Wheeled or tracked equip. |
Do |
BDT 175 |
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Garments, cloths, cotton, etc |
Do |
BDT. 16 |
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Crude refined oil, palm oil, soyabean oil etc |
Do |
BDT. 50 |
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Other import more than 20 MT |
Do |
BDT. 250 |
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Weight bridge charge |
Per 1000 Kg |
2.5BDT |
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Trans-shipment charge at the same wharf |
Per 1000 Kg |
150% of landing charge |
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Terminal charge on river traffic |
Per 1000 Kg |
21.70BDT |
Container Handling Charges
Services |
Time |
Basis of charge |
Up to 20’ Container |
Above 20’ container |
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Loading / Discharging |
FCL Container |
- |
Per container |
USD 43.40 |
USD 65.10 |
LCL Container |
- |
Do |
USD 130.00 |
USD 195.00 |
|
Empty Container |
- |
Do |
USD 22.10 |
USD 33.20 |
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Container storage |
Loaded Container |
1-4 days free |
Per container |
- |
- |
1st 7 days after free time |
Do |
USD 6.00 |
USD 12.00 |
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8th -20th days |
Do |
USD 12 |
USD 24 |
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Thereafter up to delivery |
Do |
USD 240 |
USD 48 |
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Empty Container |
1-7 daus days |
Per container |
USD 6.00 |
USD 12.00 |
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8-20 days |
Do |
USD 1200 |
USD 24.00 |
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21 days onwards/per day |
Do |
USD 24.00 |
USD 48.00 |
Reefer Container Service
Particulars of Charges | Basis of Charge | Rates |
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Supply of electricity and connecting and disconnecting reefers, including monitoring |
Per container, per diem or part thereof |
USD 9.00 |
Change of status |
Per container per change |
USD 10.00 |
River Dues (Containerized)
Particulars of Charges |
Basis of Charges |
Rates (Not Exceeding 21 ft.) |
Rates (Exceeding 21 ft.) |
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FCL container and Contents |
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Import |
Per container |
BDT. 408.00 |
BDT. 816.00 |
Export |
Do |
BDT. 184.00 |
BDT. 368.00 |
LCL container and Contents |
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Import |
Per 1000 kg. or part thereof |
BDT. 34.10 |
- |
Export |
Do |
BDT. 15.30 |
- |
Lift on / Lift off Charges
Lift on / lift off charge, Loaded container |
per container |
BDT. 1000.00 |
BDT. 1500.00 |
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Lift on / lift off charge, empty container |
-do- |
BDT. 375.00 |
BDT. 562.50 |
Shore handling containerised cargo
Particulars of Charges | Basis of Charges | Rates |
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Stuffing / un-stuffing | Per 1000 kg. or part thereof of contents | BDT. 300.00 |
Berthing Specifications
Specifications | NB | Bulk Min | Bulk Max | Conventional Min | Conventional Max |
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Berths |
31 |
2.2 m |
186 m |
2.2 m |
190 m |
Anchorages | No limit | 8.5 m | 11.5 m |
8.5 m |
11.5 m |
Draught at anchor | N/A | 8.5 m | 11.5 m |
8.5 m |
11.5 m |
Draught at Berth | N/A | 8.55 m | 9.2 m |
8.55 m |
9.2 m |
Length Over All | N/A | No limit | 186 m |
No limitations |
186 m |
Beam (maximum) | N/A | No limit | No limitations if length is 186 m |
No limitations |
No limitations provided length is 186 m or less |
General Cargo Handling Equipment
1 |
Mobile Crane |
10-50 ton |
51 |
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2 |
Forklift Truck |
10-20 ton |
15 |
3 |
Forklift Truck |
3-5 ton |
130 |
4 |
Industrial Tractor |
25 ton |
12 |
5 |
Heavy Trailer |
20-25 ton |
07 |
6 |
Light Trailer |
6 ton |
30 |
7 |
Share Crane |
2-3 ton |
31 |
Container Handling Facilities
Facility |
Capacity/Nos |
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---|---|---|
Holding Capacity (GCB+CCT+NCT+NCY) |
38,917 TEUs |
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Yards |
22 Nos. |
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Container Freight Stations at GCB |
5 Nos (45,064 Sq.m) |
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Container Storage yard at GCB |
282,239 sq.m |
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CFS at CCT |
13,671 sq.m |
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Container Storage yard at CCT |
150,000 sq.m |
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Container Storage yard at NCT |
220,000 sq.m |
|
Container Storage yard at NCY |
63,000 sq.m |
|
Railway Container Siding |
550 m |
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Reefer Points (440 volts) |
900 points |
|
Standby Generator |
14 MW (2X7) |
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Water Reservoir |
140,000 Gallons |
|
Fire Brigade |
1 Unit |
Container Handling Equipment
Equipment Type |
Capacity (MT) |
Qty |
|
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Quay Gantry Crane |
40 |
14 |
|
Mobile Harbour Crane |
84 |
2 |
|
Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane |
44 |
21 |
|
Straddle Carrier (04 High) |
40 |
36 |
|
Reach Stacker (RS) |
45 |
15 |
|
Forklift Truck |
25-42 |
6 |
|
Forklift Truck |
7-16 |
19 |
|
Reach Stacker |
7 |
6 |
|
Container Mover |
50 |
6 |
|
Terminal Tractor |
50 |
43 |
|
Terminal Trailer |
50 |
55 |
Container Facilities
|
At a time |
Yearly |
|
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Container |
6,000 (TEU) |
100000 (TEU) |
6,00,000 (TEU) |
Cargo |
60,000 (MT) |
2,00,00,000 (MT) |
4,00,00,000 (MT) |
Car |
2,000 |
20,000 |
40,000 |
Customs
Customs clearance process is also mainly paper based and appraisal and verification are done without standardized modern logistics support (container scanner). Procedural complexities, lack of transparency and timeliness in decision-making often caused lot of harassment and delay in the customs clearance process.
Since 2000, ASYCUDA has been introduced without the two main modules EDI and Risk Assessment Management. The customs clearance procedures for import still consist of 13 to 16 steps, a cumbersome, redundant, paper ledger and list-oriented process. In the absence of modern technology in controlling & appraising method, problems of trust arise among the regulatory and trade body.
Food Handling Arrangements
For offloading from ships and safe storage of food grains CPA has dedicated a silo jetty at North Patenga. There is a silo situated adjacent to the jetty. It is one of the biggest silos in Bangladesh with storage capacity of 100,000 mt. It deals with wheat only and is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Food of the Government of Bangladesh. The strategy for Chattogram silo is to use it predominantly for quick clearance of incoming mother vessels carrying imported wheat, for storage of a national buffer stock, to maintain quality of stored grain and quick dispatching to up-country destinations with maximum efficiency.
From an operational point of view, Chattogram silo can be divided into three sub-systems:
- Receiving
- Storage
- Despatching
Receiving Sub-system
This silo has the facilities to receive food grain (particularly wheat) only in bulk through gantry. The objective of the system is as follows:
- To start unloading as quickly as possible.
- To unload grain from carrier within minimum possible time.
- To record the weight of all incoming grain accurately.
- To ensure safe storage.
Storage Sub-system
The Chattogram silo having a capacity of 103,804 MT of bulk wheat, it has 88 round bins and 54-star bins. The capacity of each round bin is 1,000 MT and the star bin is 225 MT. The silo is provided with a dust control machine. Existing fumigation on pest control systems is provided via a liquid spray system and peeled dispenser system, though it is rarely used due to non-infestation of the grain. The objective of this sub-system is to keep the grain in good quality.
Despatching Sub-system
This silo has the facilities to dispatch food grain both in bulk and bagged form. In bulk it is mainly delivered by river coaster in Narayangonj Silo and Khulna Steel Silo and through hopper wagon in Ashugonj, Santaher and Narayangonj Silo. The bagged cargo is delivered mainly through railway covered wagon and through truck in almost all CSD and LSD in the country.
Specification of Chattogram Silo
Highest Capacity |
103,804 MT |
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Diameter of Circular Bins |
27’-0’’ |
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Height of Bins |
94’-0” |
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No. of Star Bins |
54 (250 MT) |
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No. of Circular Bins |
88 (1,000 MT) |
|
Size of head house floor |
34’ x 74’ |
|
Height of head house above finished grade |
174’ |
|
Height of head house above airport runway |
150’ |
|
Depth of head house board pit |
24’ |
|
Pneumatic travelling ship unloading unit |
3 (600 MT/hour) |
|
Pneumatic static ship |
1 (200 MT/hour) |
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Receiving belt conveyor |
3 (200MT/hour each) |
|
Main Bucket elevator |
4 (200MT/hour each) |
|
Basement chain conveyor |
8 (200MT/hour each) |
|
Automatic hopper scale |
4 (Computerized) |
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Truck scale (Weigh bridge) |
1 (capacity 40 MT) |
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Distribution belt conveyor with tripper |
6 |
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Chemical Protecting sprayer |
6 |
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Sp. Fumigation bins |
2 |
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Grain Drier |
1 |
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Grain cleaner |
1 (25 MT per hour) |
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Bagging scale |
6 (8 bags of 85 kg/ min) |
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Temperature indication system |
1 |
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Truck loading (bag) |
8 |
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Rail loading (bunk) |
2 |
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Jetty length- (a) Unloading / Loading (b) |
328 meters/42 meters |
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Sub station |
3 units (each 1200 KVA) |
Cargo Storage Space (Break-bulk)
Protected Area |
Outside Protected Area |
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Transit Sheds (1-9) |
09 |
64364 Sq Mtrs |
Warehouses |
06 |
25179 Sq Mtrs |
Warehouses DFPO |
04 |
20712 Sq Mtrs |
Open Dumps |
- |
200,000 Sq Mtrs |
Car Sheds (P & F) |
02 |
8696 Sq Mtrs |
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|
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Open Dumps |
- |
90,000 Sq Mtrs |
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Note: Food Dept for Grains, TSP complex, Cement Clinker and different Oil company have their own storage facilities adjacent to their own Jetties/premises. |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on Bangladesh Port of Chittagong contact details, please see the following link:
4.4 Bangladesh Port and Waterways Company Contact List
For information on Bangladesh Port of Chittagong additional information, please see the following document:
Bangladesh Port of Chittagong Additional Information
Bangladesh Chittagong Port Overview
Bangladesh Port of
Chittagong Port Security
Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.