A Panama-flagged cargo vessel, `MV Yuan Jian Fa Zhong`, arrived at Chattogram port from Karachi in Pakistan on Sunday afternoon with a substantial load of 811 containers.

The ship, which journeyed from Karachi, Pakistan, brought a diverse cargo, including essential industrial materials such as soda ash, dolomite, and marble blocks, along with goods like garments raw materials, sugar, and electronic products.

This marks the ship`s second visit to Chattogram, following its first arrival on November 13, when it docked at the port with a smaller load. This time, it arrived at New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), carrying twice the amount of goods compared to its previous trip.

Among the key imports were 148,200 bags of refined sugar, 138 containers of soda ash (used in cement production), 46 containers of cloth rolls, and 20 containers of sugarcane molasses. Additionally, the ship carried raw materials for glass production, including dolomite, in 171 containers.

Chattogram Customs House spokesperson Saidul Islam confirmed that the vessel was transporting about 7,500 tons of goods, including materials critical for various industries in Bangladesh. The cargo also included limestone and broken glass, alongside a small quantity of car parts.

The ship`s journey is noteworthy as it marks a continuation of maritime trade between Chattogram and Karachi, which had been inactive for over five decades. The Dubai-based shipping operator `Feeder Lines DMCC`, in collaboration with Regency Lines Limited (a subsidiary of Karnaphuli Limited), facilitated this trade, which brings vital materials to Bangladesh.

The vessel`s journey began on December 4, when it left Jebed Ali Port in the UAE and arrived at Karachi on December 9. After a short stay in Pakistan, it set sail for Chattogram and reached the port on Sunday.

According to Chattogram Port Authority Secretary Omar Farooq, the ship arrived carrying goods from both Pakistan and UAE, with 86 percent of the cargo originating from Pakistan and 14 percent from the UAE. This trade route is expected to continue, benefiting various industries in Bangladesh with essential raw materials.