Bangladesh's third seaport Payra port expects the arrival of larger ships starting in the first week of April, according to a statement from the Shipping Ministry released Wednesday
Initial docking for the ships will take place at a jetty of the nearby Payra Thermal Power Plant. Users can load or unload cargo for transport across the country there.
However, following a meeting regarding the project's implementation progress under the Annual Development Programme for 2022–23 fiscal year (FY), the Shipping Ministry announced that ships will be able to berth at the port itself starting in May once the building of its first terminal is finished.
The meeting was presided over by Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, the state minister for shipping.
Along with the leaders of different organizations, Md Mustafa Kamal, the secretary of the shipping ministry and Rear Admiral Mohammad Sohail, the chairman of the Payra Port Authority (PPA), were present.
Since Payra port began operating in August 2016, approximately 1,400 domestic and foreign ships have been unloaded (ship-to-ship), according to officials.
Out of these, 296 foreign cargo ships released their cargo at the outer anchorage, bringing in roughly Tk800 crore for the government.
On November 19, 2013, Payra Port's foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
