Chittagong Port has set a new record for container handling in a single day at the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), according to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Navy on Friday.

The terminal’s operator, Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL), claimed the record-breaking performance marks a significant milestone in NCT’s operational history.

According to the press release, between 8am on August 28 and 8 am on August 29, a total of 5,019 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) were handled—2,101 TEUs of import containers and 2,918 TEUs of export containers—setting the highest-ever single-day container handling record at the terminal.

CDDL assumed operational control of berths NCT-2, NCT-3, NCT-4, and NCT-5 on July 7, 2025.

Since then, container handling at NCT has increased significantly, aided by what the Navy describes as efficient and disciplined management.

CDDL officers and personnel have been actively involved in all aspects of port operations—from ship points and delivery zones to appraisal points and C&F sheds—leading to improved productivity and quicker turnaround times.

The company has also played a key role in resolving long-standing operational complications.

From August 1 to August 28, CDDL handled a total of 109,217 TEUs, averaging 3,903 TEUs per day—a 40% increase compared to the same period last year.

A comparative analysis reveals that from July 7 to August 25, CDDL handled 174,931 TEUs in 49 days. In contrast, the previous operator handled 119,276 TEUs during the 49 days prior (from May 19 to July 6), indicating a 46.66% increase in container throughput under CDDL's management.

Officials said that enhanced container handling capacity is vital for improving the overall efficiency of Chittagong Port, which is crucial to supporting Bangladesh’s growing trade volume.

CDDL’s effective management is not only accelerating the country’s import-export activities, but also contributing positively to the national economy.

The company’s success at NCT is also expected to boost confidence among foreign investors and set a benchmark for future port operators.