Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port Authority is introducing an automated system to make export and import procedures faster and more transparent and has contracted Magnetic Tech Limited under a revenue-sharing model to set it up and run it. The new digital platform will let port staff and traders enter export-import data directly into a secure server. It will speed up delivery order processing and manage required documents without repeated paper steps. Leading port users have already been briefed on the new procedures so they can prepare to use the system. Port officials say the plan will raise the level of digital operations and boost the port’s image around the world. For exporters and importers the change should mean fewer delays and fewer errors in paperwork and clearer tracking of goods from gate to ship. Small and medium traders may find it easier to keep records and meet buyer needs because digital data makes invoices and delivery information simpler to find and share. Faster processing will also help truckers and warehouse teams move goods through the port more smoothly which can lower costs and shorten time in crowded yards. The system’s built in checks and automated steps should reduce the need for repeated office visits and help customs and other agencies see the same verified data which makes inspections quicker and more reliable. Officials expect the platform to support better planning because managers can view live information and spot hold ups early and plan labour and equipment with fewer surprises. The revenue sharing deal means the private partner will share in earnings while the port keeps oversight and that model can speed up delivery without large upfront expense for the authority. To make sure the change works port managers will need to train users run trials and gather feedback so the software fits everyday work and does not add new steps. Clear user guides a simple help desk and hands on sessions for long time port users can smooth the transition. If pilots are successful the port could roll out more features and connect the system to customs shipping lines and other trade partners to widen benefits. If the rollout is smooth the automated system could help Chattogram keep pace with busy global ports and attract more business by offering quicker more reliable handling. The move points to a wider shift toward digital trade tools that help countries trade faster give small firms better access to markets and let ports operate more cleanly and openly for everyone. Many users will watch the launch closely and provide suggestions so the system grows in ways that match local work habits and trade needs helping businesses large and small use the port better and boost trust.
