Congestion at box ports still plaguing Europe's inland waterways
Worsening weather can wreak havoc on inland container networks across northern Europe, leading to surcharges, ...
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Chittagong port officials think its hinterland connectivity will improve significantly this year, boosting its handling capacity and facilitating trade.
Last year, the port handled just over three million teu of containers, up 6.34% on 2018, along with 103m tonnes of bulk cargo, up 7%.
The port’s original handling capacity was 1.7m teu, which has gradually improved through adding equipment and terminals.
Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) member Zafar Alam told The Loadstar transport of goods to and from the port has been almost entirely dependent ...
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