Chattogram Dry Dock Limited (CDDL), an organization under the control of the Bangladesh Navy, took over the management of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) early today.<\/p>\n
To this end, a six-month management agreement is being signed between the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) and Chattogram Dry Dock Limited (CDDL) today.<\/p>\n
Confirming the matter, CPA Secretary Md Omar Faruk told journalists that the CPA board approved the move in line with the government’s decision.<\/p>\n
CDDL took the responsibility early today from Saif Powertec Limited for managing NCT for six months under the Direct Procurement Method (DPM), he said.<\/p>\n
He added that although the Navy cannot directly operate the terminal for technical reasons, it will manage NCT activities through CDDL.<\/p>\n
He expressed hope that the move would curb irregularities, dismantle port-based syndicates, enhance operational mobility, and boost revenue-marking a historic shift.<\/p>\n
He said the Ministry of Shipping informed CPA that CDDL would operate NCT under DPM. Following that, the Navy-run Dry Dock Authorities began taking over the terminal.<\/p>\n
Finally, the operation of NCT under ‘CDDL’ started from midnight on Sunday. In response to a question, he said that the Dry Dock and port staff are performing their duties at all operational points of the port.<\/p>\n