Ctg Port's NCT hits all-time monthly container handling record in May

The New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT)
at Chattogram Port recorded its highest-ever monthly container handling volume
in May this year, setting a new operational benchmark since the terminal began
operations.
According to a press release issued by
the port authority today (2 June), the NCT handled a total of 1,26,496
twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the month, surpassing all previous
monthly records with an average daily processing rate of 4,081 TEUs.
Of the total volume handled, import
containers accounted for 59,851 TEUs, while export containers stood at 66,645
TEUs.
The previous monthly record was set in October 2025, when the terminal handled
125,533 TEUs. The performance in May 2026 exceeded that figure by 963 TEUs.
The terminal is currently being operated
by Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL) under the supervision of the Chattogram
Port Authority's board.
CDDL assumed operational responsibility
for NCT on 7 July 2025. Since then, the terminal has witnessed significant
growth in container handling activities, according to the port authority.
The statement said CDDL personnel have
been deployed at key operational points, including ship berths, delivery
points, appraisal points, C&F sheds, and terminal entry and exit gates,
helping accelerate container loading and unloading operations.
The port authority said the improved
performance reflects enhanced operational efficiency at the country's premier
seaport and contributes positively to Bangladesh's foreign trade and overall
economy.
The record comes amid ongoing
discussions over the future operating model of NCT, with both local and
international operators expressing interest in managing container terminal
operations at Chattogram Port.
















