A total of 22 energy vessels carrying LNG, LPG and refined fuels have docked at Chattogram Port during the first 17 days of March, with at least four more scheduled to arrive in the coming days.
The arrivals indicate a steady flow of energy imports despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted global shipping routes.
LNG shipments accounted for a significant portion of the cargo. Four carriers - Al Zore, Al Jassasiya, Lusail, and Al Galayel - arrived from Qatar between 3 and 12 March, carrying over 3,30,000 tonnes of LNG combined. All vessels have completed discharge operations.
LPG deliveries were also substantial. Morning Jane from Malaysia delivered 2,500 tonnes, Senna 9 from India brought 5,767 tonnes, Epic Sunter added 5,500 tonnes, and Schumi 7 discharged 4,961 tonnes at Sitakunda. LPG Sevan from Oman delivered 7,020 tonnes at Kutubdia and is expected to finish operations by 20 March.
Refined fuels and industrial cargo also arrived to maintain domestic energy needs. Elandra Spruce and Hafnia Bobcat each supplied 20,000 tonnes of high sulphur fuel oil, while Bay Yasu brought 5,019 tonnes of monoethylene glycol.
Gas oil carriers - Xiu Chi, Lian Huan Hu and SPT Themis - delivered over 85,000 tonnes combined, and Raffles Samura added 28,000 tonnes. Chang Hang Hong Tu discharged 5,000 tonnes and is expected to complete operations by 19 March. Angel No-11 delivered 2,005 tonnes of base oil.
Chattogram Port authorities said these shipments are crucial to sustaining power generation, industrial activity, and transport services across the country.
Four more expected vessels include LNG carriers Lebrethah from Qatar and Prachi from Australia (74,929 tonnes) along with HSFO tankers Lady of Doria and SC Gold Ocean from Singapore. Additional shipments later in March include Sonagol Benguela (LNG) from Angola, AB Olivia (base oil) from Thailand, and LPG carriers Bwek Bornholm and another Morning Jane.
Despite Middle East tensions, Chattogram Port continues normal operations, ensuring uninterrupted domestic energy supply.
