News / Box lines eye China-Chittagong route as Bangladesh-India relations sour

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Following a low in political relations between Bangladesh and India – after the ousting of the former’s government last month –shipping lines have stepped in to offer new routes and capacity out of China. 

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has launched a direct service from China to Chittagong, the first vessel arriving in Bangladesh today. 

The China Chittagong Express, offered by a consortium, will be a weekly service, taking eight days rather than the 20 to 22 needed for ships going to regional ...