Chittagong Inland Depots Increase Charges by 10% Amid Diesel Price Hike
What Happened?
Inland container depots (ICDs) in Chittagong, Bangladesh, have increased their charges by 10% effective September 21, following a 17% government-mandated diesel price hike. This marks the second such increase in 2022, significantly compounding logistics costs for shippers. Garment exporters have expressed concern that these rising costs will negatively impact their global competitiveness.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 25, 2026
Effective from
September 21, 2026
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Ports
BDCGP
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing inland container depots in Chittagong, Bangladesh, will face increased logistics costs.
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