According to Chattogram Port
Authority data, container handling rose to 3,518,841 TEUs in FY26, up 6.76%
from 3,296,067 TEUs in the previous fiscal year. Cargo throughput reached 138,072,826
tonnes, while vessel handling also climbed, helping the port maintain “zero
waiting time” at the outer anchorage.
Revenue performance was
equally strong, with the port reporting record income and surplus figures for
the fiscal year. Officials said the port’s average container ship stay time
declined, which lowered operating costs for shipping lines and supported faster
import-export movement. The
improvement in throughput comes despite broader trade headwinds, showing that
the port has continued to expand capacity and operational discipline. The new
performance benchmarks reinforce Chattogram Port’s role as the country’s main
gateway for international trade.