Key Highlights
- Average handling of 3,903 TEUs per day.
- 5,019 TEUs handled in 24 hours (28–29 August).
- 2,101 import containers and 2,918 export containers.
- 109,217 TEUs handled in August at NCT (Mooring Container Terminal).
- In 49 days, CDDL (Chittagong Dry Dock Limited) handled 174,931 TEUs, compared to 119,276 TEUs by the previous operator.
- A remarkable 46.66% increase under CDDL management.
Achievement at New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT)
The New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port has set a new milestone by crossing the 5,000 TEUs mark in a single day. From 8am on 28 August to 8am on 29 August, NCT, operated by Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL), handled a total of 5,019 TEUs. According to the port authority’s press release issued on 29 August, this included 2,101 import containers and 2,918 export containers.
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In August, container handling at Chattogram Port rose by around 40%, averaging 3,903 TEUs per day. Over the 28 days, NCT’s berths 2, 3, 4, and 5 under CDDL’s management processed a total of 109,217 TEUs.
Operational Success Under CDDL
The press release also highlighted that in its first 49 days of operation (7 July–26 August), CDDL successfully handled 174,931 TEUs. By contrast, the previous operator managed 119,276 TEUs over the same number of days (19 May–6 July). This reflects a 46.66% increase in performance, marking a significant improvement in operational efficiency at Chattogram Port.
Source: TBS
