The Chattogram Port is on its way to becoming a fully automated port, with a Computerised Container Terminal Management System (CTMS) currently in place, ushering in the facility’s digital era. With the CTMS, which has been upgraded to a Terminal Operating System (TOS), and a data centre equal to Tier-2 put up, Rear Admiral M Shahjahan, Chairman of the Chattogram Port Authority, said the port has become a fully automated port.
By setting up the data center, the port will be able to ensure uninterrupted operational automation services like modern ports of the world, he said.
Shahjahan said that on 30 March, the Cox’s Bazar district administration handed over 283.27 acres of land under the Matarbari Port Development Project. Contractors will be hired soon for the port construction work. With the implementation of the Matarbari Port, commercial vessels with a depth of 18 metres will be able to pass through, which will be a milestone for the country’s economy. This port will become a regional hub for trade and commerce and other ports will also serve as service ports. He also said that a new milestones was reached by sending goods directly from the port to Europe.
“On April 24, I approved a ship to operate from Chattogram port to a European port. Discussions are also underway on direct shipping to Slovenia, Portugal and Dubai. Shipping on these routes will start soon.”
