Dhaka Clears Plan to Sharply Hike Tariff Structure for Chattogram Port

Dhaka clears plan to sharply hike tariff structure for Chattogram port

Bangladesh has approved a proposal for raising tariffs on both goods and vessels at the Chittagong seaport, in some cases up to 10 times or above. The proposal aims at ‘improving the quality of services and efficiency’ at the port. Port-use tariffs have not been raised since 1986. A section of port users perceives this decision ‘illogical’ as it will be tough for exporters to absorb this additional cost.Bangladesh has approved a proposal for rai…

Government approves major tariff hike at Chittagong port, rates to increase by up to 440% | Trade Data News Bangladesh

The Bangladesh government has given the green light for a significant overhaul of the tariff structure at Chittagong Port, marking the first major revision in decades. On July 24, the finance ministry issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the proposed changes, paving the way for the port authority to implement new rates aimed at modernising […] The post Government approves major tariff hike at Chittagong port, rates to increase by up to 44…