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Customs strike paralyses Chattogram port, halts trade for 5 days

May 21, 2025 1 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
A five-day work stoppage by customs officials at Chattogram Port, Bangladesh’s main seaport, has caused severe disruptions in port logistics in supply chain operations. Over 4,000 containers are now stuck, with container congestion rising from 40,078 TEUs on May 12 to 44,211 TEUs by May 19. The port, which operates best at 35,000 TEUs, is nearing full capacity, risking further delays in shipping ports and freight handling. The strike has slashed the average daily submission

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