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Bangladesh and Pakistan Strengthen Maritime Ties through Joint Port Visits

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Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and Pakistan's Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan have expressed satisfaction over the improvement and progress achieved by the Chattogram Port, Bangladesh's prime seaport. The two high-ranking officials visited the port on a Friday afternoon, witnessing the operational activities and performance of the port. During the visit, the Chairman of the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) Real Admiral S M Moniruzzaman briefed them on the present state of the port, highlighting its achievements in container and cargo handling, labor management, foreign investment, and automation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and Pakistan's Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan visited the Chattogram Port, expressing satisfaction over its improvement and progress.
  • The port handled a record number of containers last year, with a waiting time of vessels reduced to zero to 2 days and an average turnaround time of ships declining significantly.
  • The port has made notable progress in automation and digitalization, with the CPA Chairman highlighting these achievements during the visit.
  • Pakistan's Commerce Minister expressed interest in strengthening maritime ties with Bangladesh, mentioning the engagement of reputable private port operators in Pakistan's ports, such as Hutchison Port Group and DP World.
  • The Commerce Minister assured of undertaking necessary steps to enhance export-import and introduce direct ship movement between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
  • The visit was attended by senior officials from both countries, including the Commerce and Investment Attache of Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka, Zain Aziz.

Statistics:

  • The Chattogram Port handled a record number of containers last year.
  • The average waiting time of vessels at the port was reduced to zero to 2 days.
  • The average turnaround time of ships at the port declined significantly.
  • The port has made significant progress in automation and digitalization, with notable achievements highlighted by CPA Chairman Real Admiral S M Moniruzzaman during the visit.

Sources:

  • BSS (Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha), official news agency of Bangladesh
  • Chattogram Port Authority (CPA)

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