CPA to resolve cargo handling crisis in a week
Thursday, 27 May 2010
FE Report
Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has decided to resolve the LCL (less than container load) cargo handling crisis within a week in a bid to smooth the performance of the country's premier port and save the unduly spent time.
The decision came at a meeting of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) with CPA Chairman Commodore R U Ahmed Wednesday.
The CPA earlier suspended the activities of operators at 12 berths and started cargo handling under its own management for an interim period, Mr Ahmed said.
"But the crisis will be solved in a week by taking special measures," he said adding that CPA has already made arrangement to set up essential equipment through import to smooth the handling of the RMG products.
The CPA will soon appoint berth operators through competitive bidding, he added further.
"It takes huge time to handle RMG goods, especially LCL products, in recent times," A M Chowdhury Selim, acting first vice-president of BGMEA said.
Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has decided to resolve the LCL (less than container load) cargo handling crisis within a week in a bid to smooth the performance of the country's premier port and save the unduly spent time.
The decision came at a meeting of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) with CPA Chairman Commodore R U Ahmed Wednesday.
The CPA earlier suspended the activities of operators at 12 berths and started cargo handling under its own management for an interim period, Mr Ahmed said.
"But the crisis will be solved in a week by taking special measures," he said adding that CPA has already made arrangement to set up essential equipment through import to smooth the handling of the RMG products.
The CPA will soon appoint berth operators through competitive bidding, he added further.
"It takes huge time to handle RMG goods, especially LCL products, in recent times," A M Chowdhury Selim, acting first vice-president of BGMEA said.