News / Shippers fear Indian cargo ruling will add to congestion at Chittagong

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Shippers using Bangladesh’s Chittagong port fear there is not enough capacity, following the country’s decision to open its two seaports, Chittagong and Mongla, to Indian domestic cargo destined for seven states in the north-east.

Bangladesh Customs on Tuesday issued an order allowing India to start regular cargo routes through Bangladesh for goods to feed people in the hilly northern region, where both industrial and farm production is lacking.

India will send the majority of goods from neighbour state West Bengal, using Chittagong ...