News / Cargo logjam at Dhaka Airport as clearing and forwarding agents strike

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Over 1,500 tonnes of export-import cargo is waiting at Dhaka Airport, following a three-day strike by clearing and forwarding (C&F) agents protesting against the introduction of an express delivery system.

The customs authority introduced a new rule on 6 June allowing courier services to assess cargo weighing below 30kg themselves, which helped importers receive cargo within two days – which also allowed for faster exports – but meant C&F agents lost business.

Shipments handled by C&F agents are slower; importers must wait ...