Mongla Port Overview
General Information
Location: Lat 22° 31′ N; Long 89° 35′ E
Time Zone: GMT +6
UNCTAD Locode: BD MGL
Port Authority
Mongla Port Authority
P O Box Mongla Port 9351, Bagerhat District, Mongla, Bangladesh
Tel: +880 41 762331 & 761997
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Navigation & Anchorage
- Bar at entrance to Pussur River has a min depth of 6.0 m at CD.
- Eight swinging mooring buoys in depths of 5.5 to 14.0 m with good holding ground.
Port Facilities
- Includes 7 single swinging moorings, 14 anchor berths, and 7 private jetties.
- Three container yards with a holding capacity of 2180 TEU’s and 120 reefer points.
Strategic Importance
- Second largest seaport of Bangladesh, crucial for trade and connectivity.
- Located near key industrial zones for better logistics.
Development Plans
- Upgrades in infrastructure and cargo handling capacity.
- Government projects for expansion and modernization.
