Overview of Bangladesh Port
Summary:This article provides an overview of Bangladesh's major ports, Chittagong Port and Mongla Port, detailing their locations, significance, industrial activities, throughput, berths, and infrastructure, along with contact information. It also lists well-known international shipping companies offering freight services from China to Bangladesh.
Major ports in Bangladesh
Chittagong Port
Port Code: BDCTG
Location: Northeast coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Significance: Bangladesh's largest port city, handling approximately 80% of
the country's international trade.
Industrial Activities: Includes refining, shipbuilding, steel, leather
tanning, textiles, glass, and food processing.
Throughput: Annual throughput can reach millions of tons.
Berths: Has multiple berths and wharves.
Infrastructure: Well-supported by infrastructure.
Website: https://cpatos.gov.bd/
Phone: +880-1749923327 (Operations Department)
Email: helpdesk@cpatos.gov.bd
Mongla Port
Location: Located in Bagerhat district, approximately 62 km north of the Bay
of Bengal coastline.
Significance: Bangladesh's second busiest seaport.
Function: Provides facilities and services for international shipping
companies.
Infrastructure: Provides onshore facilities and related services.
Website:www.monglaport.com.bd
Phone: +880-421-76103, +880-421-76104
Fax: +880-421-76105
Shipping Companies from China to Bangladesh
Many shipping companies offer freight services from China to ports in Bangladesh. These companies typically provide container shipping services, including both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than Container Load (LCL) options. Here are some well-known international shipping companies that may offer freight services from China to Bangladesh:
Maersk: One of the world's largest container shipping companies, providing
global shipping services.
COSCO Shipping: A Chinese state-owned shipping company, offering a wide range
of international shipping services.
Evergreen Line: A Taiwanese container shipping company with an extensive global
network.
CMA CGM: A French container shipping company providing global route services.
Hapag-Lloyd: A German container shipping company with an extensive network of
routes.
Yang Ming Marine Transport: A Taiwanese container shipping company providing
global shipping services.
COSCO Ports: Provides port management and shipping services.
OOCL: A Hong Kong-based container shipping company providing global route services.