WHILE the readymade garment (RMG) sector has dominated the headlines, non-RMG industries have also faced unprecedented shipping problems, including the cancellation of bookings, due to recent upheavals, reports the Dakha Daily Star.
Violence related to quota reform protests, a nationwide curfew imposed by the government, and a five-day internet blackout stopped nearly all economic activities, including operations at the country's premier seaport in Chattogram.
Although the main port is fully operational, non-RMG exporters report receiving lower priority for booking shipments.
This is despite their accounting for 17 per cent of the country's exports and contributing significantly to export diversification.
In this context, their shipments are being delayed, leading to potential image crises, demurrage charges, and the need to sell products at discounted rates.
They had to cancel some export consignments due to violence and the curfew, while the internet outage rendered the port practically non-functional.
SeaNews Turkey
Violence related to quota reform protests, a nationwide curfew imposed by the government, and a five-day internet blackout stopped nearly all economic activities, including operations at the country's premier seaport in Chattogram.
Although the main port is fully operational, non-RMG exporters report receiving lower priority for booking shipments.
This is despite their accounting for 17 per cent of the country's exports and contributing significantly to export diversification.
In this context, their shipments are being delayed, leading to potential image crises, demurrage charges, and the need to sell products at discounted rates.
They had to cancel some export consignments due to violence and the curfew, while the internet outage rendered the port practically non-functional.
SeaNews Turkey
