Bangladesh – Market Intelligence on Potential CFS Strike in Chittagong December 11 2025

We wish to share an important market update regarding potential disruption in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

We have been informed by market sources (unofficial at this stage) that all Container Freight Stations (CFS) in Chittagong may commence strike action from 11 December 2025. The reported cause relates to increased tariff issues, which are understood to be pending a decision in the High Court Division.

At this time, no formal notice or official confirmation has been issued, and operations are continuing as normal. However, given the potential impact, we believe it is important to keep you informed.

Potential Operational Impact (If Strike Proceeds)

If CFS operators do go on strike, the following impacts are expected:

• Suspension of CFS operations, including:

  • Cargo receiving

  • Container loading/unloading

  • Trailer movements

• Missed vessel cut-offs for export cargo via Chittagong

• Significant congestion at both CFS facilities and Chittagong Port

• Delays to export shipments from Bangladesh and import flows into destination markets, including Australia and New Zealand.

What You Should Do

• Record this as an early-warning advisory in your planning.

• Please inform your consignees/consignors (cnee/shippers) of possible disruption to cargo moving via Chittagong from 11 December onward.

• For time-sensitive shipments, consider building in additional lead time or discussing alternative options with your KLN representative where practical.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely through our local partners and will issue a further update once official confirmation or formal notices are received.