Public Relation

The Port Authority has a co-coordinated programme based on Press Relations, Employees relations and Community relations for managing the affairs of the Port.
The main objectives of Port Public Relations cell is to project the image of Port, to cater to the needs of the port Users, to understand the public needs and advise the management accordingly and also to maintain employees' relations.
The Authority earnestly believes that maintenance of effective relations with public is an equally important field such as planning or policymaking. An organization exists by public consent and its existence is justified by only in terms of its contribution to the society as viewed by society, the Authority also believes in developing and maintaining a social climate or environment in which the organization can prosper best.
As already said good relations are the results of good performance, publicly acknowledged and appreciated. The authority using the communication tools such as press, through Newspapers, Journals, Radio, T.V. and other media to inform the public about the organization's performance and development programmes.

Press Relation

The Authority arranges Press conferences, Receptions, facility visits for the journalists from time.

Publication

1. "Port folio" the Authority publishes a monthly House journal for both internal and external consumption.
2. "Year Book" Published yearly containing facts and figures about past performances and future development.
3. "Port Grande" A journal published yearly containing articles on port related matters by eminent writers and experts.
4. There are a number of other Publications, Leaflets etc. the Authority also brings out Newspapers supplements from time to time

Other Activities

The Organization participates in National Trade Fairs and Exhibitions. Its stalls won 1st prizes several times.

Human Relations

In order to maintain better employer-Employee relations, as also to encourage the employees to make their maximum contribution to the prosperity of the organization the Authority has introduced incentive schemes. These are Port Day Award (Gold Medals with cash money), Special increments, Cash awards and execution of many such steps, which overlap with Welfare, Labour relations and Education schemes.

Community Relations

Observance of Port Day (25th April) and Work Maritime Day (Last Week of September), holding of Seminars and Exhibitions of Port own documentary movies are a few examples of community relations.
A library serves the Port Community in general.

Port and Shipping Museum

The authority has embarked in an idea of constructing a port and shipping museum with recreational facilities for the seamen. The complex will be built at the junction of the new and the old Patenga roads near the Seamen's Training Center. Port Authority in collaboration with Bangladesh Shipping Corporation, Mariners Association, Ship Owners Association and Shipping Agents has already initiated action in that direction. The design of the complex gas been approved and construction of the same will start after the acquisition of land.

Multinational Activities

As a member of the “International Association of Ports and Harbors” (IAPH) The Chittagong Port Authority has associated itself with other port-related world bodies functioning under the United Nation like ESCAP, UNDP, IMOILO etc. and thus playing a glorious role to hold the world together by serving the trade needs of nations.

Citizen Charter

The Chittagong Port Authority is the principal seaport of Bangladesh. Chittagong Port is handling about 90% of the total maritime trade of the country. An average growth rate of container traffic of 12% annually since last decade. In the new international economic order, ports were no longer were modal interfaces between surface transport and sea transport. They are now logistics and distributional platforms in the supply chain network that drove trade competitiveness. Provision of timely, cost–efficient accountable service to customers was an equally important objective of Chittagong Port.

Vision

To achieve international standard of efficiency and productivity against pre-set indicators for sea port by providing necessary level of service and facilities to the port users/ stakeholders at competitive prices and shortest possible time.

Mission

• To manage, maintain, improve and develop the port
• To maintain adequate and efficient world-class services and facilities in the port or the approaches to the Port
• To regulate and control of vessels berthing, safe movement and navigation within the port and Karnaphuli Channel
• To do such acts and things as may be necessary or convenient to be done in connection with, or incidental or conducive to the performance of its functions under Port Ordinance 1976 (Amended 1995)
• To develop a highly trained and motivated workforce to meet the growing demands of the port industry
• To take all necessary measures to ensure International standard of environment and port security

Commitment

• To provide the highest international standard of service to ship and cargo/container
• To provide the highest standard of safety and security according to ISPS code 2002
• To provide services within minimum cost and least possible time
• To ensure round-the-clock port operation

Management

The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is an autonomous body, functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of the Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh. As per CPA Ordinance 1976 (amended 1995), Board is the highest level of authority in discharging its functions guided on questions of policy by such direction as may be given to it from time to time by the government. The Board comprises the Chairman (Chief Executive), Member (Harbour and Marine), Member (Engineering), Member (Finance) and Member (Admin and Planning). 15 departments under supervision and control of Chairman & Members however, carry on day to day administration of the CPA Board. The core responsibilities of these departments are given below:

Departments and their Core jobs/Responsibilities	Contact person and Telephone number
Administration Department Formulation and execution of policies on administrative and personnel matters including O&M, rules and regulations, human resource development and industrial relations.	Director (Admin) Tel: 88-031-2510874 Fax: 88-031-2510889

Departments and their Core jobs/Responsibilities	Contact person and Telephone number
Secretary Department Dealing with public relations protocol and press. Ensuring constant application of overall policies of the board and follow up with the policy matters of overall management and coordination.	Secretary Tel: 88-031-2510869 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Planning Department Assesses port development requirements. Prepare development schemes; determine technical and economic feasibility of projects and monitoring of ongoing projects.	Chief Planning Tel: 88-031-2510886 Fax: 88-031-2510883
Traffic Department To provide stevedoring, shore handling and warehousing facilities to include berthing/unberthing and services related to cargo and container handling.	Director (Traffic) Tel: 88-031-2510 878 Fax: 88-031-2510 889
Security Department Ensuring round-the-clock security services to protect cargo/property within the port protected area and combat piracy within the port maritime limit in association with Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine department/CPA implementation of ISPS code and Port Special Measures Act to make a world class secured port.	Director (Security) Tel: 88-031-2510884 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Medical Department Controlling and providing all medical services to all employees of CPA and crews of vessels calling at Chittagong Port.	Chief Medical Officer Tel: 88-031-2510876 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Marine Department Ensuring marine operation, Conservancy, Pilotage, Berthing/ unberthing, policies of ISPS code, disaster forecasting planning & coordination, contingency planning & salvage and Ships logistic facilities.	Deputy Conservator Tel: 88-031-2510842 Fax: 88-031-2510 889
Hydrography Department Ensuring detail Hydrographic survey, dredging operation, river training and water related investigations including tide and current for proper navigability in the Karnaphuli Channel.	Chief Hydrographer Tel: 88-031-2510840 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Marine Workshop Ensure optimum use of equipment and water crafts installed/operated at marine workshop.	Dy. Chief Engineer (Marine) Tel: 88-031-2510843 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Electrical & Mechanical (E & M) Department Ensuring electrical & mechanical operations, maintenance and conduct operation for schedule facilities (electricity, telephone, transports, gas etc.) and equipment including all cargo and container gears.	Director (E & M) Tel: 88-031-2510877 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Engineering Department (Civil) including Estate Branch Responsible for maintenance and execution of all civil engineering works related to port.	Chief Engineer Tel: 88-031-2510893 Fax: 88-031-2510889

Departments and their Core jobs/Responsibilities	Contact person and Telephone number
Store Department Co-ordinating and ensuring proper planning and procurement of goods, spares, stationeries and other required stores as demanded from consuming departments on least-cost-basis.	Controller of Stores Tel: 88-031-2510891 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Finance & Accounts Department Formulating accounting and financial policies, procedure, methods, system, statements reports including internal accounting, record keeping and final accounts, preparation of budget, budget guidelines and performing other financial activities.	Chief Finance & Accounts Officer Tel: 88-031-2510880 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Computer Centre To provide all technological support to install and maintenance of computer and accessories within the CPA premises.	System Analyst Tel: 88-031-2510853 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Audit & Inspection Department Conducting internal audit and inspection to ensure that Port Authority’s assets are adequately controlled and safeguarded and properly utilized.	Chief Audit Officer Tel: 88-031-2510857 Fax: 88-031-2510889

Services Provided by CPA in Brief

Department wise Services	Time frame	Contact person and Phone number
Marine Department		Deputy Conservator Tel: 88-031-2510842 Harbour Master Tel: 88-031-2510839 Dock Master Tel: 88-031-2510854 Radio Supervisor Tel: 88-031-2510856 Fax: 88-031-2510855
Pilotage Services	24 Hours
Navigational Channel Conservancy	48 Hours
Berthing/un-berthing including Radio Control	24 Hours
Fresh water supply to ships in jetties	12 Hours
Fresh water supply to ships in outer anchorage	24 Hours (in good weather)
Providing supports of Tug Boats, Mooring Boats, Buoy Lifting Vessels etc. as and when required.	As per situation
ISPS code related services	As per situation
Contingency planning and salvage	As per situation

Department wise Services	Time frame	Contact person & Phone number
Traffic Department Stevedoring and shore handling services through Berth operator/Terminal operator operation contractor	Round the clock	Director (Traffic) Tel: 88-031-2510 878 Terminal Manager Tel: 88-031-801497 Dy. Traffic Manager (Admin) Tel: 88-031-2510852 Dy Traffic Manager (Operation) Tel: 88-031-2510866 Fax: 88-031-2510889 Dy Traffic Manager (ICD, Dhaka). Tel: 88-02-935 4084 88-02-935 6787
Services related to receiving, delivery and shipment of cargo/ container	Round the clock
Delivery of cargo/ container through Roads, Rail and Water ways	1 Hour
Transhipment/ re-shipment services	Round the clock
Storage facilities for break bulk cargo and container	Round the clock
Hazardous cargo handling and storage facility	1 Hour
CFS services for LCL containers	1 Hrs (Day time)
Weigh bridge facility	10 Minutes
ICD delivery facilities in Dhaka	1 Hours
One Stop Service for documentation of break bulk and containerised cargo with on-line banking facilities	30 Minutes
Delivery services at outer anchorage	Round the clock
Issuance/renewal of various licences/NOCs to the stakeholders/ users	5 Days
Settlement of claims/refund of over payment	45 days after verification/scrutiny

Department wise Services	Time frame	Contact person & Phone number
Security Department Ensure on board security of foreign vessels and crews through watchmen appointed by shipping agents	Round the clock	Director (Security) Tel: 88-031-2510884 Dy Director (Security) Tel: 88-031- 2511530 2522201-29 Ext. 2502, 2555 Fax: 031-2510889
Manage and maintain a full-fledged standby Fire Service Unit	Round the clock
Issuance of Temporary Gate Pass/ NOCs to all users	10 Minutes
Issuance/renewal of various licences/ Permanent Gate Pass to the stakeholders/ users	5 Days
Hydrography Department Supply Tidal data and Water quality data to different organizations/ institutions for research	48 Hours	Chief Hydrographer Tel: 88-031-2510840 Sr Hydrographer (Plng) Tel: 88-031-2522201-29 Ext- 2331 Sr Hydrographer (Field) Tel: 88-031-2522201-29 Ext- 2545 Fax: 88-031-2510889
Supply River Survey Chart to different organizations as per govt instructions	48 Hours
Issuance of dredging permission to out side agencies/organisations for removing silts or collection of sands from navigational Channel	45 Days
Provide Dredging and Survey Assistance to various organisations	45 Days
Estate Branch Provide licence/lease/rent-out to the customers for agricultural, non-agricultural and commercial land of the port	2-3 Months (based on the merit of cases)	Dy Manager (Estate) Tel: 88-031-2510864
Renewal of licence/lease provides licence/lease/ rent-out to the customers for agricultural, non-agricultural and commercial land of the port	1- 3 Months (based on the merit of cases)

Website

CPA has launched its own website www.cpa.gov.bd incorporating all its information/data including Services, Schedule of Charges and all tender notices for goods, works & services of the port. For any information users are requested to visit the above website.

Suggestions/Grievances and Clarifications

For availing any services or to lodge any grievances, criticisms or suggestions and clarifications, our valued port users are requested to consult with the concerned Departmental Officers over contact numbers as mentioned. Besides, port users may forward their comments to any of the following addresses for overall improved operating efficiency and level of services:

1. Member (Admin & Planning)
   Chittagong Port Authority
   Bandar Bhaban, P.O.Box No. 2013
   Chittagong-4100, Bangladesh.
   Phone: 88-031-2526004
   Fax: 88-031-2510 889
   e-mail: map@cpa.gov.bd
2. Secretary
   Chittagong Port Authority
   Bandar Bhaban, P.O.Box No. 2013
   Chittagong-4100, Bangladesh.
   Phone: 88-031-2510869
   Fax: 88-031-2510 889
   e-mail: secycpa@cpa.gov.bd
3. CPA Liaison Office cum Rest House
   House # 60/1,(3rd to 5th floor),
   Road # 4/A, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka.
   Phone: 9666265
4. Complain Box placed in Ground floor, Bandar Bhaban and One-stop service centre within port protected area.

Brief Description of the Ongoing Projects under ADP 2009-2010

The Chittagong Port being the principal seaport of Bangladesh handles about 92% of maritime trade of Bangladesh. With the economic growth of the country and government response towards globalization and trade liberalization, cargo handling at Chittagong port has been rising sharply. Because of the steady growth in the volume of container arriving at the port, the port authority has been implementing various development programs in phases.

Implementation positions of the ongoing projects included in ADP 2009-2010 are described below:

i) Chittagong port trade facilitation project (ADB funded).

The objective of the project is to increase the capacity of the container terminals in Chittagong Port and enable it to be at par with international port security and environmental standards. In the medium term, the project will lead to reduction in service time; lower shipping and port charges, which will foster more international trade. The project is funded by ADB and comprises three main components: i) CPA Component, ii) CHC (Customs House of Chittagong) Component and RHD (Roads and Highway Department) Component. CPA Component comprises the following:

1. Reconstruction and up gradation of internal roads and bridge between CCT and the general cargo berths and improvement of two access points (gates) to expedite intra-port traffic flow.
2. Construction of 900m port-service road and a bridge to provide direct access from the yard to port park.
3. Installation of a computerized Container Terminal Management System(CTMS) including Digital Global Positioning System(DGPS) and up gradation of the existing management information system.
4. Improvement of the port environment and environmental capacity of CPA by Installing facilities for receiving and separating oil waste from ships and construction of monitoring office/laboratory etc.

All the components of the project are being executed under 05(five) packages (CPA-1, CPA-2, CPA-3 & CPA-5) complying ADB’s guidelines. Out of five packages two packages namely civil work for waste collection and disposal facility (CPA-3) and port service road 1st phase (CPA-5) have already been completed. Remaining three packages such as CTMS and MIS (CPA-1), Oily Waste collection and disposal Vessel (CPA-2) and reconstruction/up gradation of internal road and Canal Bridge between the CCT and GCB area and Gate Control equipment (CPA-4) are in progress.

ii. Construction of Back up Facilities behind Berth # 4 & 5 of New Mooring container terminal

The main objective of the project is to ensure efficient and full-fledged operation of the newly built New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT). The DPP of the project with an estimated cost of Tk.114.48 crore was approved by Govt. on 10 November 2008. The consultant for the project has been appointed and Prequalification (PQ) of the contractors for civil construction has been completed. Tenders will be invited shortly from the short-listed contractors.

iii) Construction of Inland Container Terminal (ICT) at Pangaon:

The main objective of the project is to construct a Container River Terminal at Pangaon, Dhaka for handling containers to be transported by inland waterways from and to the maritime ports of Chittagong and Mongla. The second Revised DPP of the project is under process for Govt. approval at an estimated cost of Tk. 177.57 crores. Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) with Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is implementing the Project in joint venture. The entire investment cost will be borne by CPA. To this direction an MOU has been signed between CPA and BIWTA. The implementation work of the project is in progress and expected to be completed by June 2010.

Reform Initiative

Productivity of Chittagong port was being greatly hampered by the unstable political situation prevailing in the country in the last quarter of 2006 and activities of labour organizations. Acting on the instructions of the Caretaker Government, a number of steps were taken to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality of service at the port. Changes that yielded results can be summarized in the following paragraphs:

Improved Operational Efficiency

Work Shifts

Work shifts have been organized to 03 per day instead of previous 02, This allows for round the clock operation, 24 hours a day for 363 days a year (except two Eid days). The outcome is that vessel 'Turn around Time' has now been reduced to 3.6 days from 11 days; container dwell time (DTQ) is reduced to 18.3 days from 26 days. The net result is no container congestion in port, increased volume of cargo handled, and the cost of services significantly less for both the port itself and users.

Reduction of Container Congestion

The following steps have significantly reduced container congestion in port

1. Delivery of certain items outside the port,
2. Removal of empty containers to 'Off Docks'
3. Introduction of 'green Channel'
4. Destruction of food unfit for human consumption
5. Fixed cut off time of arrival for export containers

One Stop Service

All paper formalities to clear port dues are now done under one roof and any transfer of money is done electronically.

Infrastructure & Logistic Development

Increase in Container Holding Capacity

Three berths of New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) were brought into operation in Feb 07, this increased container holding capacity from 16,400 to 23,191 TEUs. Total capacity is expected to be 30,000 TEUs by December 07.

Procurement of Cargo Handling Equipment

Addition of 27 cargo handling equipment worth Tk. 47 crore has increased present cargo handling capacity by 30%.

Chittagong Port Access Road (CPAR)

The 12 km long CPAR was opened for traffic in February 07. This enabled direct dispatch of approx. 2,000 vehicles daily to and from port and complete by passing of Chittagong City. This has significantly reduced traffic congestion in the city.

Institutional Development

Berth Operator System

To get rid of unfair practices, Berth Operators (BO) has engaged instead of earlier Stevedores. This has given rise to productivity and lessening of cost of port usage. Amendment of Regulation for Working of Chittagong Port (Cargo and Container) 2001' has published through Gazette Notification.

Introduction of Window-Berthing system

In order to facilitate fixed berthing and sailing time of vessels in Chittagong Port window-berthing system has been introduced. Tentative berthing schedule is made in advance based on application from feeder operators. Introduction of window-berthing system will pave efficiency of entire port operation by alleviation of vessel and cargo congestion.

Private Sector participation in Integrated Operation

A private operator has been appointed for integrated single point operation of Chittagong Container Terminal (CCT) since March 07, which has resulted in reduction of cargo handling cost by 30%.
Operation of NCT on Supply, Operate and Transfer (SOT) Basis. The process of operation of NCT on SOT basis is in progress.

Improved Personnel Management

Abolition of Dock Workers Management Board (DWMB)

A proposal to amend Bangladesh labour Law 2006 to abolish DWMB has been sent to Ministry of Labour and Employment. This amendment, if approved, will eliminate corrupt labour practices and subsequently cost of using port is expected to be reduced by 70%.

Reduction of Number of Trade Unions

Presently, 32 trade unions, including 05 from CPA, operate in port. A proposal to amend Bangladesh Labour Law 2006 to limit trade union activity by CPA employees has been sent to Ministry of Labour and Employment. Currently there is no trade union activity in port and productivity is uninterrupted.

Amendment of Rules and Regulations

Increased Container Storage Charge

Container storage charge of USD (1.50/container/day has now been increased to USD 6.00 with incremental rates charged for longer durations. This has significantly reduced container congestion.

Auction of Unclaimed Cargo

CPA Ordinance allows auction of unclaimed cargo after 45 days, whereas customs regulations allow auction after 30 days. Presently, CPA is following the 30-day limit, which has increased availability of cargo space. A proposal has been sent for amending CPA Ordinance.

Development Plan

A. Recently Completed Projects:

1. Construction of a Container Terminal at New-Mooring area of Chittagong Port. (Completed in 2008);
2. IDA funded Feasibility study for construction of one new ICD near Dhirasram Railway Station in Gazipur District (Completed in 2007); 
3. ADB funded Port Efficiency Improvement Project (PEIP). (Completed in September 2008).
4. Techno-Economic Feasibility Study for Deep Sea Port in Bangladesh (Completed in June 2009).

B. Ongoing Projects:

1. ADB Funded Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project (CPA Component) (Estimated Cost : Tk. 13000.00 Lakh);
2. Construction of Backup facilities behind berth no. 4 & 5 of New-Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) (Estimated Cost : Tk 11448.00 Lakh);
3. Capital dredging and Bank Protection Work with jetty facilities in Karnaphuli River from 3rd Karnaphuli Bridge to Sadarghat jetty (Estimated Cost: 37634.22);
4. Appointment of Private Global Terminal operator for operation & management of New-Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) on SOT basis;
5. Construction of one ICT at Pangaon (Estimated Cost: Tk 17757.00 Lakh);
6. Introduction of Personnel Management Information System (PMIS);
7. Installation of VTMIS. (Estimated Cost: 4500.00 Lakh);
8. Shifting and Reconstruction of Service Jetty located near Dock office to upstream of Jetty No, 1 within Chittagong Port restricted area (Estimated Cost: 6300.00 lakh);
9. Construction of one Multistoried vehicle parking shed for 5,500 units (Estimated Cost: 5000.00 lakh);
10. Replacement of River Mooring no. 3 and 4 by Dolphin Jetty (Estimated Cost: 6000.00 lakh).

C. Future Projects:

Short Term

1. Construction of Karnaphuli Container Terminal (KCT) at existing Jetty-11, 12 & 13 of Chittagong Port;
2. Preparation of a comprehensive Master Plan for Development of the Chittagong Port;
3. Procurement of vessels & crafts;
4. Construction of one Truck Terminal within the vicinity of port area;
5. Renovate X-Y shed area for FCL/LCL container stripping and build a large CFS.
6. Construction of a Modern Hospital.

Mid Term

1. Construction of a Multi-storied Vehicle Parking Shed.
2. Construction of Multipurpose berth with necessary back up facilities at existing jetty no. 7-10.
3. Creation of berthing facilities for inland vessels at the upstream of river Karnaphuli;
4. Procurement of one high powered Tug (4000 BHP);
5. Procurement of one Patrol Boat;

Long Term

1. Construction of Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) outside the port protected area of Chittagong Port;
2. Construction of a modern Container Terminal upstream of Khal no. 7;
3. Construction of one Truck Terminal near Chittagong Port Access Road (CPAR);
4. Construction a connecting road between CEPZ square and Baro Pole;
5. Develop specialized sheds and CFS for GCB in the Marine Workshop area;

Chittagong through the Ages

The political status of Chittagong during the early days is rather sketchy. However, from the available records, it appears that in 151 A. D. the war Lord of Magadha named Chandra Surya occupied Chittagong and Arakan and established his Kingdom in the region and the same dynasty ruled up to 5th century A. D. In the 6th Century A. D. Chittagong was annexed by the king of Samatata and ruled by the Khargaraj dynasty for about 100 years. In the 8th century Dharmapal ruled Chittagong for a short period. In the 10th century A. D. Chittagong was annexed by Arakan kingdom. In the last part of 10th centaury, Chang Thump the king of Tripura conquered Chittagong. In the 11-12th century Chittagong was a part of Paga kingdom. King Damadar Dev ruled Chittagong during the 1st part of 13th century. From the writings of European traveller Marco Polo, it appears that in 1273 chittagong was conquered by the Tatar Khans. In the beginning of 14th century A. D. Chittagong was again annexed by Arakan kingdom. In 1340 Fakharuddin Mubarak Shah, the ruler of Sonargaon conquered Chittagong.
From that time up to the emergence of the Pathan rule in the 16th century but with certain brief intervals, Chittagong was ruled by the sultans of Gour. During the year 1538-39 Sher Shah’s General Noazish occupied Chittagong and till 1580 it was ruled by the Afgans. Though the Afghans left Bengal in 1575, Jamal Khan panni ruled Chittagong up to 1580. In 1580 she was re-captured by the Arakans and remained under the occupation till 1665, when Moghul General Shaestha Khan expelled Arakanese from Chittagong and the area from the south of the Feni river to the south of Shankha river was under the occupation of Moghuls. In 1756 Moghul General Adhu Khan of Dohazari Fort occupied the southern part of the river Shankha upto the north of Naf river from the Arakans.
In 1760 the Nawab of Bengal Mir Kashem gave away the ruler ship of this region to the East India Company through a mandate. From that time Chittagong was a part of India under the British rule till the partition of India. In 1971, the then East Pakistan emerged as an independent country known as Bangladesh and Chittagong became the major port of the country.

Introducing Chittagong Port

Shetgang

The history of Chittagong port dates back to the fourth century B.C. Although the political status of Chittagong and its region in pre-historic time is rather sketchy, but the periplus of the Erythrean Sea documents a vivid picture of the Port of Chittagong. The Yemeni and the Arab traders of Babylon of ancient time used to trade with Greece, Macedonia and in the East with India, Java, sumatra and China. For the purpose of trade they used to call at the Indian ports of Surat, Cochin, Tamralipta and Chittagong. According to Ptolemi, the famous historian, Chittagong was one of the finest port in the near and far east at that time. Malayan history bears that the greatest sailor Buddha Gupta sailed from Chittagong to Malya in the 4th century B. C. Chittagong derives its name from the Arabic word “Shetgang” (shet-Delta, Gang-the river). The Arab traders considered Chittagong to be the delta of the Ganges.
According to the works of Fa-hien, Hieu-en tsng, lbn Battuta, the port of Chittagong mingled with the ancient civilization of the world. Chinese, Turkish and traders from the Middle East and Europe used to trade with this part of the world through the port of Chittagong. Due to the southern part of Chittagong having emerged gradually from the Bay of Bengal, the actual site of the Port changed from time to time.

Samunda

During the 9th century the Muslim traders from Arabia and Yemen started using the port of Chittagong as their base port and its control remained in their hands for quite sometime. During the period the activities of the Port increased tremendously and name and fame of the port reached far and wide. The Port was developed so much by the Arabians that within a period of 100 years she surpassed the great Port of Tamluk. The Arabs called the Port “Samunda”.

“Porte Grand”

In the year 1517 Joaoda Silveria, the first Portuguese Captain reached the Port with his ship “LOPO SOANA” and the year 1526 marked the anchoring of vessels by Captain Caaz Penira at Chittagong. The third Portuguese Capitan Alfonso de Mellow landed at the Port near Chakaria in 1528. the Portuguese commanders who came to Chittagong name the Port as the PORTE GRANDE (a great Port ) and the records show the Porte Grande offered easy access and safe anchorage to ships of 20 feet draught.

British Period

With the advancement of the British during the 17th and 18th centuries the Portuguese slowly gave way to them. The growing importance of Chittagong as a natural outlet for the Northeastern regions of the then British-India ultimately led to the enactment of Port Commissioner’s Act of 1887 which was introduced on 25th April 1888 and the commissioners for the Port of Chittagong started functioning. Four jetties were built between the period 1899 and 1910 by the Assam Bengal Railway and the Port was administered jointly by the Port Commissioners and Port Railway.

Partition of India

With the partition of India in 1947, the Port of Chittagong was suddenly subjected to heavy pressure of more commercial activities, being the only Port of the eastern zone of the then Pakistan. The railway and the Port immediately undertook a short and long term plan and during the fifties, nine jetties including seven new and a number of pontoon berths and moorings were constructed.

Port Trust

Such rapid development necessitated the reorganization of the Port Management and as a result Chittagong Port Trust was formed in July, 1960, to do away with the dual administration of the Port by the Port Commissioners and the Port Railway.

Port Authority

Under the "Trust" system administration and quick development of the Port where not found to be picking up to meet the challenge of modernization and expansion. It was felt that more autonomy be given to the management for better administration and rapid development of the Port, hence by an Ordinance in September 1976, the Chittagong Port Authority came in to being.

Prospect

Port is a place where international shipping either originates, terminates or transits and thereby of necessity making it highly dynamic subject to keep pace with increasing commercial and economic activities. In spite of constraints in men and material and financial limitations the Port Authority has concentrated all its attention to the development of the Port and better management so as make it the nerve centre of the economic progress.

Major Imports & Export

Major Imports & Export

Import: Food grain, Cement clinker, Sugar, Salt, Fertilizer, General cargo, Iron Materials, Chemicals, Coal and Edible oil etc.
Export: Ready Made Garments, Knitwear, Fertilizer, Jute & Jute Products, Hides and Skins, Tea, Naphtha, Molasses, Frozen foods etc.

Cargo Handled

Calender Year	Import (Tones)	Export (Tones)	Total (Tones)
2004	1,94,13,460	24,58,972	2,18,72,432
2005	2,29,89,122	28,95,769	2,58,84,891
2006	2,39,36,103	30,89,550	2,70,25,653
2007	2,42,36,261	33,92,974	2,7629,235
2008	2,44,92,707	37,04,862	2,81,97,569
2009	2,67,18,834	37,63,747	3,04,82,581

Containers Handled

Calender Year	Chittagong Port(TEUs)	Cargo (Tones)	Dhaka ICD (TEUs)	Cargo (Tones)
2004	6,88,771	65,55,885	68,567	4,36,088
2005	7,83,353	76,95,431	78,660	4,83,440
2006	8,76,186	85,17,130	77,567	3,25,305
2007	9,58,020	96,06,032	80,714	3,31,216
2008	10,69,999	102,16,055	82,458	4,34,628
2009	11,61,470	12,27,321	63,780	4,94,525

Vessels Handled

Calender Year	No. of Vessels
2004	1764
2005	1892
2006	1957
2007	1945
2008	2099
2009	2167

Cargo Handling Including Inland & ICD

Calender Year	Import (Tons)	Export (Tons)	Inland(Tons)	ICD (Tons)	Grand Total (Tons)	Growth
2005	2,29,89,122	28,95,769	32,00,094	4,83,440	2,95,68,425	19.97%
2006	2,39,36,103	30,89,550	26,33,565	4,80,439	3,01,39,657	1.93%
2007	2,42,36,261	33,92,974	26,77,509	4,92,644	3,07,99,388	2.19%
2008	2,44,92,707	37,04,862	25,18,564	4,34,628	3,11,50,761	1.14%
2009	3,08,86,680	39,57,894	28,30,025	4,94,525	3,81,69,124	2.53%

Historical Background of Chittagong Port

4th Century BC:	Used to be called SHETGANG. Ships from Middle East and China used this Port.
9th century:	Omani & Yemeni traders landed in this Port.
16th century:	Used to be known as "PORTE GRANDE". Portuguese took great interest to use this port.
1887:	Formal Port operation started from 25th April.
1895-1910:	Four Jetties were constructed to handle 0.5 million tons of cargo. Port used to be administered jointly by Port Commissioners and Assam-Bengal Railway.
1960:	Chittagong Port Trust was formed.
1976:	Chittagong Port Authority was formed.

Major Imports & Export

Major Imports & Export

Import: Food grain, Cement clinker, Sugar, Salt, Fertilizer, General cargo, Iron Materials, Chemicals, Coal and Edible oil etc.
Export: Ready Made Garments, Knitwear, Fertilizer, Jute & Jute Products, Hides and Skins, Tea, Naphtha, Molasses, Frozen foods etc.

Cargo Handled

Calender Year	Import (Tones)	Export (Tones)	Total (Tones)
2004	1,94,13,460	24,58,972	2,18,72,432
2005	2,29,89,122	28,95,769	2,58,84,891
2006	2,39,36,103	30,89,550	2,70,25,653
2007	2,42,36,261	33,92,974	2,7629,235
2008	2,44,92,707	37,04,862	2,81,97,569
2009	2,67,18,834	37,63,747	3,04,82,581

Containers Handled

Calender Year	Chittagong Port(TEUs)	Cargo (Tones)	Dhaka ICD (TEUs)	Cargo (Tones)
2004	6,88,771	65,55,885	68,567	4,36,088
2005	7,83,353	76,95,431	78,660	4,83,440
2006	8,76,186	85,17,130	77,567	3,25,305
2007	9,58,020	96,06,032	80,714	3,31,216
2008	10,69,999	102,16,055	82,458	4,34,628
2009	11,61,470	12,27,321	63,780	4,94,525

Vessels Handled

Calender Year	No. of Vessels
2004	1764
2005	1892
2006	1957
2007	1945
2008	2099
2009	2167

Cargo Handling Including Inland & ICD

Calender Year	Import (Tons)	Export (Tons)	Inland(Tons)	ICD (Tons)	Grand Total (Tons)	Growth
2005	2,29,89,122	28,95,769	32,00,094	4,83,440	2,95,68,425	19.97%
2006	2,39,36,103	30,89,550	26,33,565	4,80,439	3,01,39,657	1.93%
2007	2,42,36,261	33,92,974	26,77,509	4,92,644	3,07,99,388	2.19%
2008	2,44,92,707	37,04,862	25,18,564	4,34,628	3,11,50,761	1.14%
2009	3,08,86,680	39,57,894	28,30,025	4,94,525	3,81,69,124	2.53%

Major Imports & Export

Major Imports & Export

Import: Food grain, Cement clinker, Sugar, Salt, Fertilizer, General cargo, Iron Materials, Chemicals, Coal and Edible oil etc.
Export: Ready Made Garments, Knitwear, Fertilizer, Jute & Jute Products, Hides and Skins, Tea, Naphtha, Molasses, Frozen foods etc.

Cargo Handled

Calender Year	Import (Tones)	Export (Tones)	Total (Tones)
2004	1,94,13,460	24,58,972	2,18,72,432
2005	2,29,89,122	28,95,769	2,58,84,891
2006	2,39,36,103	30,89,550	2,70,25,653
2007	2,42,36,261	33,92,974	2,7629,235
2008	2,44,92,707	37,04,862	2,81,97,569
2009	2,67,18,834	37,63,747	3,04,82,581

Containers Handled

Calender Year	Chittagong Port(TEUs)	Cargo (Tones)	Dhaka ICD (TEUs)	Cargo (Tones)
2004	6,88,771	65,55,885	68,567	4,36,088
2005	7,83,353	76,95,431	78,660	4,83,440
2006	8,76,186	85,17,130	77,567	3,25,305
2007	9,58,020	96,06,032	80,714	3,31,216
2008	10,69,999	102,16,055	82,458	4,34,628
2009	11,61,470	12,27,321	63,780	4,94,525

Vessels Handled

Calender Year	No. of Vessels
2004	1764
2005	1892
2006	1957
2007	1945
2008	2099
2009	2167

Cargo Handling Including Inland & ICD

Calender Year	Import (Tons)	Export (Tons)	Inland(Tons)	ICD (Tons)	Grand Total (Tons)	Growth
2005	2,29,89,122	28,95,769	32,00,094	4,83,440	2,95,68,425	19.97%
2006	2,39,36,103	30,89,550	26,33,565	4,80,439	3,01,39,657	1.93%
2007	2,42,36,261	33,92,974	26,77,509	4,92,644	3,07,99,388	2.19%
2008	2,44,92,707	37,04,862	25,18,564	4,34,628	3,11,50,761	1.14%
2009	3,08,86,680	39,57,894	28,30,025	4,94,525	3,81,69,124	2.53%

Statistical Information

Major Imports & Export

Import: Food grain, Cement clinker, Sugar, Salt, Fertilizer, General cargo, Iron Materials, Chemicals, Coal and Edible oil etc.
Export: Ready Made Garments, Knitwear, Fertilizer, Jute & Jute Products, Hides and Skins, Tea, Naphtha, Molasses, Frozen foods etc.

Cargo Handled

Calender Year	Import (Tones)	Export (Tones)	Total (Tones)
2004	1,94,13,460	24,58,972	2,18,72,432
2005	2,29,89,122	28,95,769	2,58,84,891
2006	2,39,36,103	30,89,550	2,70,25,653
2007	2,42,36,261	33,92,974	2,7629,235
2008	2,44,92,707	37,04,862	2,81,97,569
2009	2,67,18,834	37,63,747	3,04,82,581

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Containers Handled

Calender Year	Chittagong Port(TEUs)	Cargo (Tones)	Dhaka ICD (TEUs)	Cargo (Tones)
2004	6,88,771	65,55,885	68,567	4,36,088
2005	7,83,353	76,95,431	78,660	4,83,440
2006	8,76,186	85,17,130	77,567	3,25,305
2007	9,58,020	96,06,032	80,714	3,31,216
2008	10,69,999	102,16,055	82,458	4,34,628
2009	11,61,470	12,27,321	63,780	4,94,525

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Vessels Handled

Calender Year	No. of Vessels
2004	1764
2005	1892
2006	1957
2007	1945
2008	2099
2009	2167

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Cargo Handling Including Inland & ICD

Calender Year	Import (Tons)	Export (Tons)	Inland(Tons)	ICD (Tons)	Grand Total (Tons)	Growth
2005	2,29,89,122	28,95,769	32,00,094	4,83,440	2,95,68,425	19.97%
2006	2,39,36,103	30,89,550	26,33,565	4,80,439	3,01,39,657	1.93%
2007	2,42,36,261	33,92,974	26,77,509	4,92,644	3,07,99,388	2.19%
2008	2,44,92,707	37,04,862	25,18,564	4,34,628	3,11,50,761	1.14%
2009	3,08,86,680	39,57,894	28,30,025	4,94,525	3,81,69,124	2.53%

VESSELS PARTICULARS & CONTAINER LYING POSITION

VESSELS  PARTICULARS  & CONTAINER LYING POSITION							Date:		19-Oct-11		Time:	11:30
NO.CPA/DT-OP/VESSEL/ 2010
A. COMMODITY WISE  VESSELS  PARTICULARS  IN  PORT :
COMMODITY WISE VESSELS			AT OUTER ANCHORAGE			AT R/M & SPL BERTH			AT MAIN JETTIES			TOTAL VESSEL
			WORK	NOT WORK	TOTAL	WORK	NOT WORK	TOTAL	WORK	NOT WORK	TOTAL
CONTAINER				4	4			0	3		3	7
G / CARGO			1	1	2	1		1	2		2	5
FOOD GRAIN				2	2	1		1	1		1	4
FERTILIZER			3	3	6	2	0	2			0	8
C/CLINKER			9	0	9	0		0	0		0	9
SUGAR			2	0	2			0	0		0	2
SALT				1	1			0			0	1
M/R SEEDS				0	0			0			0	0
OIL TANKER				6	6	5		5			0	11
WORKABLE VSL.			15	17	32	9	0	9	6	0	6	47
REPAIR					0		5	5			0	5
W/INSTRUCTION				20	20			0			0	20
SCRAPPING				3	3			0			0	3
Attached					0			0			0	0
Waiting for sail					0			0		1	1	1
BALLAST				0	0			0			0	0
Non Workable VSL.			0	23	23	0	5	5	0	1	1	29
TOTAL			15	40	55	9	5	14	6	1	7	76
TOTAL WORK			30		REASON  OF  NOT  WORKING  VSL  AT OUTER  ANCHORAGE.
TOTAL NOT WORK			17		Ready:-Cont/&Gi/1Tank/1,        W/forSailing-C/C-Nil
TOTAL VASSELS			47		W/ for Document:-,Food/2,Ferti/3, Salt/1&Tank/5,
B. VESSEL MOVEMENT&PILOT BOARDING TIME							NOS	TIME		D) VACANT BERTH:- 02
LAST 24 HRS. SAILD VESSELS							05	1200	x
LAST  24 Hrs  CALLED  VESSELS							02	x	1430	JETTY NO	2,3,8,9,10,12,13,
VESSELS OUTGOING PROGRAMME ON DATE							05	1100	1300		CCT/2,NCT/1,
VESSELS  IN COMING PROGRAMME ON DATE							06	x	1430		& NCT/2
VESSELS  SHIFTING  PROGRAMME ON DATE							01	x	1300
C. CONTAINER LYING POSITION IN PORT							D. LAST 24 Hrs CONT. HANDLING IN TEUs
STATUS			CAPACITY	LYING ON	LYING ON		IMPORT  CONTAINER  RECEIVED					1190
			TEUs	18-Oct-11	19-Oct-11		CONTAINER   SHIPPED   TO   VESSEL					1605
F C L			19487	17782	16677		TOTAL   CONTAINER  HANDLING					2795
F C L			1620	622	634		CONTAINER  DESPATCHED  TO  ICD					93
L C L			516	288	369		CONTAINER  RECEIVED  FROM  ICD					114
I C D (Load)			1752	1748	1693		L C L  CONTAINER  UNSTUFFED					108
IMP.LOAD			23375	20440	19373		CONTAINER LYING  AT AUCTION  UNIT					1726
EXP. LOAD			2966	410	609		EMPTY CONT. REMOVED TO  OFF-DOCK					1059
E M P T Y			4545	1401	1512
SUB.TOTAL			7511	1811	2121		E. VEHICALS PARTICULARS
TOTAL LYING			30886	22251	21494		CAPACITY	DELIVERY		LYING 0N	AUCTION LYING
24Hrs DELIVERY				17-Oct-11	18-Oct-11		NOS.	18-Oct-11		19-Oct-11	19-Oct-11
				1854	2026		4000	16		549	1905
							DIRECTOR (TRAFFIC)
							CHITTAGONG PORT AUTHORITY
							OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR (TRAFFIC)