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CHATTOGRAM, Mar 25, 2026 (BSS)- During the seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, Chattogram Port handled a total of 54,898 TEUs (20-foot) containers, maintaining a steady pace of container handling.
 
Out of those containers, 28,961 TEUs were of imported goods and 25,937 TEUs were of export items. The highest number of containers processed in a single day was 11,861 TEUs on March 18.

Between March 17 and March 23, the port processed a total of 2,508,614 tonnes of cargo, with imports accounting for 2,361,786 tonnes and exports for 146,828 tonnes. 

The container throughput for the period was 54,898 TEUs, with 28,961 TEUs of import goods and 25,937 TEUs of export items. 

Despite the holiday, vessel traffic at the port remained smooth, with 64 ships berthing during the week, averaging more than nine vessels per day.
 
Daily activity peaked on March 18, with the port handling 434,434 tonnes of cargo and 11,861 TEUs of containers, the highest for the week. 

On Eid day, March 21, operations slowed down with cargo handling dropping to 255,874 tonnes and container movement to 962 TEUs, as only three vessels berthed the lowest for the week.
 
Officials highlighted the port's ability to maintain essential services and keep supply chains functioning during the holiday period. 

Syed Refayet Hamim, the port authority's secretary, mentioned that operations were mostly normal except on Eid day. 

Special measures were taken to ensure uninterrupted supply, although delivery operations were slower due to transport workers being on holiday. Operations are expected to pick up as government and private offices reopen.
 
The Chattogram Port Authority ensures key operations continue during major holidays to prevent congestion and ensure timely delivery of essential imports and industrial raw materials.