National Infrastructure

Bangladesh Ports & Logistics Infrastructure Guide

Essential operational specifications, drafts, customs procedures, and connectivity details for international forwarders and shippers.

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Maritime & Air Gateways

Major International Cargo Gateways

Review operational drafts, vessel limits, terminal facilities, and practical operational tips for each Bangladesh port.

Chattogram Port (Chittagong Port Authority - CPA)

BDCGP / BDOCT

Karnaphuli River, Chattogram

Chattogram Port (Chittagong Port Authority - CPA)

Principal Seaport

Handles 92%+ of Bangladesh's maritime container trade

The primary maritime gateway of Bangladesh, handling over 3 million TEUs annually. Situated along the Karnaphuli river, 9 nautical miles from the Bay of Bengal, it operates under the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA).

Terminal Facilities & Specifications

Chittagong Container Terminal (CCT) & New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT)

General Cargo Berths (GCB) & Special Oil/LPG Jetties

Draft limit: 9.5m - 10.0m permissible draft (Tide dependent)

Max vessel LOA: 190m - 200m (Feeder container vessels up to 2,500 TEUs)

19 Off-Dock Inland Container Depots (CFS) for rapid container evacuation

24/7 round-the-clock pilotage, navigation, and tug assistance

Operational Insight for Forwarders

All FCL export containers and designated import raw materials are cleared and stuffed via the 19 private off-dock ICDs situated around the port perimeter to avoid quay congestion.

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) - Cargo Village

DAC / VGHS

Kurmitola, Dhaka

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) - Cargo Village

Primary Air Cargo Gateway

Handles 85%+ of Bangladesh's international airfreight

Located adjacent to Dhaka's industrial apparel belt, HSIA Cargo Village is the national hub for high-value garment exports, electronic imports, temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, and time-critical samples.

Terminal Facilities & Specifications

Dedicated Import & Export Air Cargo Warehouses (Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh - CAAB)

Dual-view Explosive Detection System (EDS) X-ray screening machines

Pharmaceutical Cool-Room & Cold-Storage facilities (2°C - 8°C & -20°C)

Direct apron access for widebody cargo freighters (B747-8F, B777F, A330F)

On-site Dhaka Customs House Air Freight Clearance Unit

Operational Insight for Forwarders

Export cut-off is typically 12-18 hours prior to flight departure. Pre-alerts and ASYCUDA World Bill of Export filing must be aligned with factory shipping invoices.

BDMGL

Pashur River, Mongla, Bagerhat (South-West Bangladesh)

Mongla Port Authority (MPA)

Secondary Seaport

Emerging eco-gateway for south-western industrial zones and car carrier vessels

Bangladesh's second busiest seaport, located in the southwestern region. Connected by the newly opened Padma Multipurpose Rail & Road Bridge, transit time from Dhaka to Mongla is now only 3.5 to 4 hours.

Terminal Facilities & Specifications

Modern container jetty facilities with gantry cranes

Capital dredging maintaining 7.5m - 8.5m draft at inner anchorage

Ideal gateway for jute products, frozen shrimp, clinker, automobiles, and agricultural commodities

Direct highway connectivity to Mongla EPZ and southwestern factories

Operational Insight for Forwarders

Mongla offers zero anchorage congestion and faster vessel turnaround for automotive RORO ships and bulk breakbulk consignments.

Kamalapur Inland Container Depot (Dhaka ICD)

BDKAP

Kamalapur, Central Dhaka

Kamalapur Inland Container Depot (Dhaka ICD)

Rail-Connected Inland Port

Direct rail container corridor from Chattogram Port to Dhaka city center

A dedicated dry port operated by Bangladesh Railway and CPA, connecting Chattogram Port directly to the capital city via daily dedicated freight container trains.

Terminal Facilities & Specifications

Daily block train container service (CTG Port <-> Kamalapur ICD)

On-site Custom House for full import and export customs clearance

Avoids highway trucking bottlenecks for Dhaka-based importers

Rail container capacity for over 90,000 TEUs annually

Operational Insight for Forwarders

Customs clearance occurs directly in Dhaka upon train arrival, eliminating the need to clear goods at the seaport.

Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (PICT)

BDPGT

Buriganga River, Keraniganj, Dhaka

Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (PICT)

River Container Port

Environmentally friendly inland river container transport

Built to facilitate waterborne container transportation between Chattogram/Mongla and Dhaka via specialized inland container vessels.

Terminal Facilities & Specifications

Capacity to handle 116,000 TEUs per year

Quayside gantry cranes and mobile harbor cranes

Inland customs clearance station

Operational Insight for Forwarders

Recommended for heavy containerized bulk raw materials and cost-sensitive regular raw fabric consignments.

Manufacturing Hubs

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones (EPZ)

We manage daily container drayage, customs bond paperwork, and GSP documentation across all major BEPZA zones.

Dhaka EPZ (DEPZ)

Savar, Dhaka

Primary Industries:Apparel, Textiles, Electronics, Footwear

Chittagong EPZ (CEPZ)

South Halishahar, Chattogram

Primary Industries:RMG, Marine Equipment, Precision Metal, Tent & Outdoor

Karnaphuli EPZ (KEPZ)

North Patenga, Chattogram

Primary Industries:Garments, Knits, Accessories, Footwear

Adamjee EPZ (AEPZ)

Siddhirganj, Narayanganj

Primary Industries:Apparel, Zippers, Labels, Packaging, Electronics

Comilla EPZ

Comilla

Primary Industries:Apparel, Yarn, Footwear

Ishwardi EPZ

Pabna

Primary Industries:Textiles, Chemicals, Agro-processing