News / New Patenga Container Terminal set to add capacity at Chittagong

Chittagong Port Credit Chittagong Port.

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By Bangladesh Correspondent

05/06/2024

Bangladesh’s newly built Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) will begin handling boxes this Monday, creating scope for the congested Chittagong port to boost output and bringing some relief to shippers.

Jeddah-based Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) will operate the $100m government-built terminal, the first foreign operator in the Bangladesh’s port sector, with the MV Maersk Davao set to be the first ship to dock.

“By awarding the PCT for operation to RSGT, the Chittagong port enters into ...

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