Bangladesh ICDs announce 8.5% increase in container handling charges

Inland container depot (ICD) operators in Bangladesh recently announced an 8.5-per cent increase in container handling charges, citing higher fuel costs triggered by the Middle East conflict.
The revised surcharge took effect from April 19.
This would raise the cost of export-import trade through ICDs and may weaken their global competitiveness, particularly in price-sensitive sectors like garments.