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Forwarders in Bangladesh are struggling to get goods to Europe as air cargo carriers cut capacity in response to new security measures and severe delays continue to plague Chittagong port.

European governments, including Germany and the UK, imposed advanced security measures on shipments from Bangladesh at the start of June requiring secondary screening at carrier hubs.

In the eight weeks since, 208 tonnes of daily capacity – more than half – have been cut at Dhaka’s Shahjalal International Airport.

Saudia and Qatar Airways have both ...