Update: 09.02.2026
According to an official announcement by union leaders representing port workers of Chattogram (Chittagong) Port, an indefinite strike will take place on 15 February 2026.
The strike, which was suspended last week, was scheduled to renew on 09 February. However, the union decided to postpone their action in consideration of the parliamentary elections and to facilitate the release of imported cargo ahead of the Ramadan season.
Negotiations failed to fully resolve the union's demands, involving the cancellation of a proposed deal to hand over operations of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to DP World.
Talks are expected to resume this week, and may lead to suspending the announced labour action.
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Update: 05.02.2026
Following initial negotiations between officials in the Government of Bangladesh and the labour union, workers decided to suspend their strike at the Port of Chattogram.
The strike will be suspended for a period of 48 hours, allowing operations to resume at container terminals.
Delays and congestion are still anticipated while operations return to normal, impacting dwell times, vessel connections and CFS facilities.
For more information about your shipment, please contact your local Kuehne+Nagel representative.
Update: 04.02.2026
Kuehne+Nagel reports that strikes in the Port of Chattogram (Chittagong) escalated to a 24-hour action, impacting all operations in the facility.
Port workers have declared that the strike will be indefinite as of 3 February.
The disruption resulted in a complete cessation of port operations, including the loading and unloading of containers.
Delays in container handling and vessel movement are expected the longer the labour action remains.
Original article: 02.02.2026
Operations at Chattogram Port, Bangladesh, have been affected by a labour strike that commenced on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
According to the latest update, the strike remains in effect, halting operations from 08:00 to 16:00 local time.
The action stems from opposition to the decision to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal.
Kuehne+Nagel reports that activity at container terminals CCT and NCT terminals has not fully ceased but is progressing at reduced efficiency.
However, the disruption has resulted in a complete standstill at the General Cargo Berth, where cargo handling cannot proceed due to the absence of available labour.
Inter‑terminal transfers between CCT, NCT and the General Cargo Berth remain suspended, limiting the movement of containers.
Gate services for trailer entry and exit have also been halted entirely, creating congestion inside the port area.
These operational restrictions are expected to affect vessel handling and cause delayed vessel waiting times by one to two days.
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