News / Bangladesh authorities agree cost-saving round-trip container use

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After calls from shippers, the Bangladesh government has approved the round-trip use of containers, which is expected to cut lead times and transport costs significantly.

Lead times remain a major concern for Bangladeshi shippers, especially in the apparel sector with their main destinations being western countries. Bangladesh is the second-largest apparel exporter in the world.

Initially, round-trip container use will be allowed for factories at export processing zones (EPZs), but is expected to be expanded to other factories across the country.

Previously, an ...