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Deep seaport will be the regional export-import hub
The deep seaport being constructed by the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) in Matarbari of Cox's Bazar will turn into the most important export-import hub of the region in future, hopes Chairman of the CPA Rear Admiral M Shahajahan.
Through operating mother vessels for the ports of the neighbouring countries, it will acquire the fame of the most important feeder port in the region, he says. Talking to The Financial Express, the CPA chief said, "Once its construction is completed, the deep seaport of CPA will be the regional business hub. We can handle mother vessels at the deep seaport's terminals in Matarbari. The largest mother vessels can berth at the seaport's terminals in future. As a result, it will be the most important regional hub of export and import for the neighbouring countries." "Bay Terminal, Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) and other terminals of the CPA will be service ports in future. Besides, the capacity of Chittagong port will be increased several times with establishment of the seaport's terminals in future. Moreover, Bay Terminal and PCT will also increase the capacity of the CPA," he added. "The draft of Matarbari deep seaport terminals is the highest among the neighbouring country's ports. So, the deep sea port of CPA will be the feeder port of the region," Mr Shahajahan said. He expected that after completion of the dream project of the deep seaport at Matarbari in Cox's Bazar under the management of Chittagong sea port, export, import and maritime connectivity of Bangladesh will increase remarkably and the deep sea port will enhance the total capacity of Chittagong sea port for handling cargoes and containers several times. "Building a deep sea port to enhance the capacity of Chittagong port was the demand of time. Our Prime Minister declared a role model for the blue economy and the deep seaport at Matarbari is being constructed as per the model. After completion of the construction of the deep seaport, a new economic belt will be developed from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar, which will enrich our economy," he said.
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