29/10/2025
🛳️ Chittagong Port – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Where is Chittagong Port located?
Chittagong Port (officially “Chattogram Port”) is located on the Karnaphuli River, about 16 kilometers from the Bay of Bengal, in the city of Chattogram, Bangladesh.
2. What type of port is it?
It is a sea port and the main maritime gateway of Bangladesh, handling around 90% of the country’s import and export trade.
3. Who manages Chittagong Port?
The port is managed and operated by the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) under the Ministry of Shipping, Government of Bangladesh.
4. What are the main services available at the port?
Cargo handling (containerized, bulk, and liquid cargo)
Vessel berthing and pilotage
Warehousing and storage
Customs clearance
Ship repair and marine services
Crew handling (Sign On/Off)
5. What are the port’s operating hours?
The port operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, except during national emergencies or extreme weather conditions.
6. What is the port code for Chittagong?
The international UN/LOCODE for Chittagong Port is BDCGP.
7. What are the main terminals of Chittagong Port?
Container Terminal (CCT)
New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT)
General Cargo Berths (GCB)
Oil Mooring Terminal (OT)
8. What are the main commodities handled at the port?
Textiles, garments, machinery, food grains, steel, fertilizers, cement clinker, vehicles, and other general cargo.
9. How can a shipping agent or importer obtain a port entry pass or permission?
Port entry and vessel handling permissions are issued by the Port Authority upon submission of required documents through a licensed shipping agent.
10. What are the main challenges at Chittagong Port?
Congestion during peak seasons
Limited draft (up to 9.5–10 meters)
Weather disruptions during monsoon or cyclone alerts
11. Are there nearby facilities for crew sign-on/sign-off?
Yes, Chittagong has full crew handling facilities including immigration, medical check-up, hotel accommodation, and transport to/from vessels and airports.
12. How can I contact Chittagong Port Authority?
📍 Address: Bandar Bhaban, Chittagong Port Authority, Chattogram, Bangladesh
📞 Phone: +880-31-2522200
🌐 Website:
Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) portal offering port services, logistics, and maritime information.