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Bangladesh tightens security around its exporting community

Bangladesh is doing all it can to keep its garment industry secure in the face of international concern over terrorism in the country. But, besides security, exporters there also face congestion and delays.

This week, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association and the country’s home minister met the European retail association ‘Accord’ to assure foreign companies that their supply chains would be provided with security between the factories and the airport. On its part, Accord said that more than 200 of its members would continue to source garments from the country.

However, Bangladesh exporters have, till now, experienced some percentage of orders cut back. It has been reported that a company lost order as much as $3.6 million order last week from French retailer Celio.

To add to the country’s problems, both the port and airport continue to be congested. All ports of entry are now also subject to heightened security as the government attempts to stop arms entering the country.

Australia, the UK and Germany have all restricted air exports from Bangladesh, despite heightened security at its airports. New scanning requirements, in addition to extra exports in advance of Eid, have caused delays.

And shipments to Europe from Chittagong port are also experiencing congestion with delays of up to a week.

Forwarders are using sea-air routes to help importers of Bangladeshi goods. UK forwarder Ligentia is offering FCL or LCL shipments by sea to Colombo taking about 10 to 12 days to be on route cutting 15-20% off air freight costs before it is flown to Europe. A cheaper option via Dubai, saves 30-35% on direct air freight, but has a total transit time of about 18 days.

 
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