Chattogram Bureau :
Chattogram Port has launched an online gate pass system to streamline the transport of import and export goods, reducing both time and traffic congestion.
The system was officially inaugurated on Tuesday by Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman, Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA).
With this digital initiative, the process of moving goods in and out of the port will become more efficient, expediting container operations. The Terminal Operating System (TOS) of Chattogram Port now includes this online gate pass feature, developed with technical assistance from DataSoft Systems Bangladesh Limited.
CPA Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman stated that the introduction of the online gate pass would enhance port efficiency, accelerating container handling, loading, and unloading operations.He emphasised that the new system enables real-time monitoring of cargo movement, providing accurate data on vehicle traffic within the port and enhancing security measures.
To facilitate the online system, nearly 100,000 truck drivers and helpers involved in transporting goods at the port have been registered in the port’s database, along with their photographs. This registration process is ongoing, Moniruzzaman said.
Previously, port users had to queue up to collect gate passes manually, often causing traffic congestion on Airport Road. Vehicles would park along the roadside while drivers obtained passes, further contributing to traffic jams.
