Cargo piles up as vital Bangladesh-Middle East trade is halted
2026-03-05 17:36

Cargo piles up as vital Bangladesh-Middle East trade is halted

by Hristijan Ivanov
Cargo piles up as vital Bangladesh-Middle East trade is halted

"Bangladeshi exporters are facing mounting disruption to trade with the Middle East after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, leaving more than a thousand containers stranded and prompting carriers to halt new bookings.

Garment and processed food exporters are among the most affected, with shipments bound for the Gulf stuck at Chittagong port, inland container depots, and regional gateways, according to industry estimates." Read the original story at: The Loadstar.

Source: The Loadstar