Chittagong Port Accelerates Fuel Vessel Operations

Chittagong Port is maintaining full-scale operations to ensure the steady supply of fuel and LPG, a critical measure for sustaining the country’s industrial activity, power generation, and domestic energy needs. According to the latest data, 25 fuel-carrying vessels have been successfully discharged since the start of March, with additional ships currently in the port and several more en route to Bangladesh.

Fuel Vessel Operations Overview

Between 1 March and 22 March, the port’s Traffic and Marine Department reports that 25 vessels carrying diesel, furnace oil, jet fuel, and octane have been discharged, ensuring uninterrupted operations for factories, power plants, and the domestic transport network.

Shipping experts note that fuel imports are being prioritised, allowing for smooth vessel scheduling and accelerated discharge procedures. Currently, the LPG SEVAN is actively unloading its cargo, which will help stabilise domestic LPG supply and meet household demand. Meanwhile, AB OLIVIA, carrying base oil from Thailand, is positioned at the offshore Bravo point and will provide crucial feedstock for the country’s lubricant industry.

Two additional vessels, BWEK BORNHOLM and MORNING JANE, are expected to arrive at Chittagong Port on 25 March, further bolstering energy reserves ahead of the agricultural irrigation season and continued electricity production. Experts suggest that the uninterrupted arrival and discharge of these vessels leave no room for artificial fuel shortages.

Energy analysts have praised the port’s logistics, noting that discharging 25 vessels within three weeks represents a significant operational success. Base oil imports from AB OLIVIA are expected to directly support industrial lubricants and manufacturing sectors, ensuring stable production across key economic industries.

Chittagong Port Secretary Syed Refayet Hamim emphasised, “Timely discharge of vessels not only saves the country millions of dollars but also maintains market stability. The successful handling of 25 vessels this March demonstrates our logistical efficiency. Maintaining this flow will ensure the continuous functioning of Bangladesh’s economy.”

With additional fuel carriers arriving in the coming days, Chittagong Port continues to play a pivotal role in securing Bangladesh’s energy supply, stabilising domestic markets, and supporting critical industrial and agricultural sectors.