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World Maritime University

Containerization, Freight and freightage, Shipment of goods, Shipping, Economics aspects, Bangladesh, Bangladesh, Bangladesh, Bangladesh.

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The Role Of Multimodal Transport In Bangladesh For Export Promotion, Syed Shabbir Ahmed Jan 1996

The Role Of Multimodal Transport In Bangladesh For Export Promotion, Syed Shabbir Ahmed

World Maritime University Dissertations

The exports of Bangladesh have dramatically changed recently due to diversification of items. More than 60% of the total export share was contributed by jute in the early eighties. This scenario is now totally changed. Non-traditional items, such as ready-made garments, leather goods (shoes), knitwear, handicraft are now dominating factors in the exports of Bangladesh. More than 60% of the export share are now contributed by ready-made garments. Traditional goods are basically transported through break-bulk carrier. Non-Traditional goods are basically transported through container. Due to advent of containerisation multimodal transport has created a new era in international trade. It has …