Bangladesh is starting construction of two container jetties, yards and hazardous-cargo facilities at Mongla Port. The project is expected to add about 400,000 TEU of annual container capacity and strengthen the port’s regional logistics role.
Bangladesh has announced the launch of a Tk40.68bn project to expand and modernise Mongla Port. The scheme includes two modern container jetties with a combined length of 368 metres, container storage yards, a hazardous-cargo area and 49 pieces of cargo-handling equipment. The new facilities are expected to provide roughly 400,000 TEU of additional annual container capacity.
Source:
thedailystar.netShare this article
Related news
Thailand studies fourth phase of Laem Chabang port expansion
Thailand’s Port Authority is examining another expansion of its largest deep-sea gateway as cargo growth and congestion put pressure on existing capacity.
Barcelona Port Begins Major Cruise Infrastructure Reconfiguration
Terminal C will handle its final operation on November 1 before demolition and replacement with a new €104.5 million passenger facility.
Vigo Port Prepares Major Ship-Repair Centre Project
The Port of Vigo has approved the launch of an agreement with PYMAR to assess a large ship-repair and conversion centre for oceangoing vessels.