Chittagong: Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), the country’s premier seaport, has achieved a record in container handling, reaching 31.72 lakh TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) by June 15 of the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), marking a 4.63 percent increase from the previous fiscal year.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the port handled approximately 31.69 lakh TEUs in the fiscal year 2023-24 and 30.07 lakh TEUs in 2022-23, as stated in a press release. The port authority anticipates that Chittagong Port will achieve a new milestone in container handling by June 30, 2025.
This performance is indicative of businesses overcoming several challenges throughout the year. The handling activities faced disruptions for almost two months due to adverse conditions, including the July uprising, prolonged floods, two Eid holidays, customs pen-down, and transport strikes.
Despite these challenges, the port authority successfully handled a greater number of containers compared to the previous fiscal year. Addition
ally, infrastructure developments, such as the port’s automation service facilities, the introduction of e-gate pass, and modernisation of the container operating system, contributed significantly to this achievement.