Chittagong Port in Bangladesh resumes container flows as dockers end strike, ensuring essential goods are released ahead of Ramadan and elections.
Container flows at Bangladesh's Chittagong Port have resumed after dockers and employees suspended their strike, reports London's S&P Global.
Dockers walked off the job to oppose a government plan to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal to DP World. They agreed to return in view of the upcoming general elections and the need to handle Ramadan-related cargo.
The Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Sangram Parishad stated that it resumed work to ensure the uninterrupted release of essential goods. Port authorities are believed to have assured labor representatives that the leasing deal would not be pushed through by the incumbent government.
Maersk stated in a customer advisory that all terminals at Chittagong Port were expected to restart operations. The company added that it was coordinating with port authorities, terminal operators, and stakeholders to support a smooth ramp-up of cargo movement.
Local shipping sources warned that supply chain operations may not normalize quickly due to heavy backlogs and the risk of renewed disruption. A Chittagong-based ship agent noted that congestion was severe and many waiting vessels were unlikely to secure berths in the coming days.
