File photo of Chittagong port Md Manik/Dhaka TribuneFlourishing export of readymade garments continues to drive throughputIn terms of annual container handling, Chittagong port has moved up six notches to become the 58th busiest container port among 100 top ports across the globe, according to Lloyd’s List — the world’s oldest journal on ports and shipping. Lloyd’s List said Chittagong port's flourishing export trade of readymade garments continues to drive throughput numbers. Chittagong Port is now 27 steps ahead of Pakistan’s Port of Karachi which secured 85th position. Rear Admiral SM Abul Kalam Azad, chairman of Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), said the Shipping Ministry and port users also made contributions towards this achievement in growth. Lloyd’s List categorizes the top 100 container ports of the world into four groups — climbers, non-movers, fallers, and new entries.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 30, 2020 13:52 UTC