Chattogram Port Authority has extended the deadline for loading containers with ready-made garment (RMG) exports by 24 hours, effective from September 2024 to February 2025. Exporters can now bring garments to the port yard 24 hours before ship departure, instead of the previous 48-hour requirement. This extension was granted following a request from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to help exporters meet tighter deadlines as foreign buyers have reduced lead times from 120 to 60 days.
Without this change, up to 30% of shipments could be delayed, leading to financial losses. BGMEA Vice President Rakibul Alam Chowdhury noted that delays in transporting containers to the port often cause missed shipments. The new rule allows containers for day tides to be delivered by 7:30 am the next day, and by 8:00 pm for night tides, providing more flexibility for exporters.
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