Port and Shipping

Port and Shipping

CPA seeks data on shipping agents’ losses due to customs shutdown

The loss estimates need to be submitted within three working days

1d ago

Singer begins first export from BSEZ

The first shipment was sent to Beko’s washing machine factory in Romania’s Ulmi

3d ago

Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired

4d ago

Bepza secures investment deals worth $497m in FY25

The deals have the potential to generate 59,408 jobs

4d ago

Ctg port introduces digital payment

Chattogram port on Saturday launched a digital payment system, enabling port users to pay bills online anytime and from anywhere, marking a major step towards digital transformation.

1w ago

Even 5% US tariff is too much for apparel: CPD

The impact will be especially severe for small and medium-sized enterprises

1w ago

US, Bangladesh to hold next tariff talks on July 29

If held in person, the team led by commerce adviser will leave for the USA on July 27

1w ago

20 items generated 37% of Ctg customs FY25 revenue

Receipt also jumped 13% to Tk 77,685 crore when diesel became the top revenue generator

1w ago

CPA prepares to run New Mooring terminal with final nod pending

CPA floats tender for equipment as it awaits ministry's nod to operate terminal

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Iran-Israel conflict raises concern over Bangladesh’s fuel imports

Iran may shut down the route through which Bangladesh’s fuel supplying nations move ships

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Ctg port sets new container handling record

Chattogram port has set a new record for container handling, surpassing last year's total even before the current fiscal year ends in June, according to a statement by the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) yesterday.

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Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the USA rise by 29% in Jan-Apr

Overall imports by the USA from the world also increased by 10.65% in the period

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Four more Bangladeshi garment factories awarded LEED certificates

Three received the highest platinum rating and one gold rating

1m ago

Ctg port gets 15 new straddle carriers for Tk 124cr

Chattogram Port has added to its fleet 15 new four-high straddle carriers, an essential type of container-handling equipment.

2m ago

DCCI criticises exclusive port rent exemption for RMG

Other sectors will lose competitiveness if only one sector gets the benefit, the chamber says

2m ago

Reducing penalty on false declarations will encourage smuggling: experts

In the Finance Ordinance 2025–26, presented on Monday, the government proposed amending the Customs Act 2023 and revising the penalty structure for tax evasion related to intentional false declarations during import clearance, reducing the minimum fine from twice the evaded amount to an equivale

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BGMEA holds election

The biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) was held yesterday to elect office bearers for the 2025-27 tenure.

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Major US trade bodies welcome Trump’s hint at tariff relief for apparel, footwear

Five American trade bodies wrote joint letter to Trump

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