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Probe finds crew negligence behind Kutubdia LPG tanker fire

The fire that broke out on two LPG tankers at Kutubdia anchorage last month was caused by inefficiency and negligence of the crew, a probe committee has found.

2h ago

Businesses lose interest in Pangaon ICT for high costs

Businesses are losing interest in transporting containerised cargo to and from Chattogram port via Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (ICT) on the Buriganga river in the capital’s Keraniganj thanks to its high inland water transport costs, lengthy customs clearance and other obstacles.

19h ago

Ship from Karachi port: What was in the cargo?

Most of the cargo that arrived from Karachi contained industrial raw materials, including soda ash, dolomite, limestone, chemicals, onion, fabrics and potatoes

22h ago

Govt to review Bay Terminal project

The interim government will review the Bay Terminal project, the biggest expansion project in the Chattogram port’s history.

1w ago

Cargo transport by lighters may face disruptions as dispute intensifies

Transportation of imported cargo from the Chattogram port to different parts of the country through inland water routes may face disruptions as disputes among lighter vessel owners’ organisations over managing the trade has intensified.

2w ago

Rise of the steel giant

Although the steel industry is crucial for developing modern economies, Bangladesh was completely devoid of one until the year 1952.

3w ago

New policy for goods transport by lighters draws opposition

A recently formulated policy for transporting imported cargoes from Chattogram to different parts of the country has failed to be enforced thanks to strong opposition from importers and vessel owners, as they accused the system of posing threats to monopolise control over vessel serials and fares.

3w ago
November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Probe finds crew negligence behind Kutubdia LPG tanker fire

The fire that broke out on two LPG tankers at Kutubdia anchorage last month was caused by inefficiency and negligence of the crew, a probe committee has found.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Businesses lose interest in Pangaon ICT for high costs

Businesses are losing interest in transporting containerised cargo to and from Chattogram port via Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (ICT) on the Buriganga river in the capital’s Keraniganj thanks to its high inland water transport costs, lengthy customs clearance and other obstacles.

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Ship from Karachi port: What was in the cargo?

Most of the cargo that arrived from Karachi contained industrial raw materials, including soda ash, dolomite, limestone, chemicals, onion, fabrics and potatoes

November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024

Govt to review Bay Terminal project

The interim government will review the Bay Terminal project, the biggest expansion project in the Chattogram port’s history.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

Cargo transport by lighters may face disruptions as dispute intensifies

Transportation of imported cargo from the Chattogram port to different parts of the country through inland water routes may face disruptions as disputes among lighter vessel owners’ organisations over managing the trade has intensified.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

New policy for goods transport by lighters draws opposition

A recently formulated policy for transporting imported cargoes from Chattogram to different parts of the country has failed to be enforced thanks to strong opposition from importers and vessel owners, as they accused the system of posing threats to monopolise control over vessel serials and fares.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

Rise of the steel giant

Although the steel industry is crucial for developing modern economies, Bangladesh was completely devoid of one until the year 1952.

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024
October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

2 tankers catch fire during LPG transfer in Bay

Two tankers caught fire during ship-to-ship transfer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the anchorage off Kutubdia, Chattogram, early yesterday, in the third incident of vessels catching fire in two weeks.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Fuel transfer to resume soon using a tanker

In a bid to maintain the country’s oil supply, the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) is set to resume the transportation of crude oil from mother vessels to the Eastern Refinery within one to two days by chartering a foreign oil tanker.