Chicago-based EagleRail Container Logistics, signed an MoU with the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) to use the former’s autonomous system that deals with the cargo, Bangladesh as part of efforts to improve traffic throughput and ease congestion, aiming towards better port operations.
According to a statement, Eagle Container Logistics created the first automated, patented and environmentally conscious system to increase port throughput and capacity. The diesel trucks operating at the port will be replaced by a container movements system that rapidly lifts containers and places them at local yards or intermodal transportation hubs, bypassing ground obstacles, including roadways and open water.
Mike Wychocki, CEO, EagleRail Container Logistics, in Bangladesh commented that
We are honored that officials in Bangladesh have given the green light to investigate ways EagleRail can reduce crippling gridlock and improve efficiencies between their existing and new terminals and intermodal connections.
Moreover, following the MoU signing ceremony, EagleRail stated that it includes Chittagong in its plans for the New Bay Container Terminal (BCT), that will link the Karnaphuli River terminals (NCT, CCT and GCB) and both expanded railheads that connect container rail traffic to Dhaka.
EagleRail’s sustainable and eco friendly system is emission-free and has been shown to cut CO2 and particulate pollution by up to 60% when compared to diesel trucks.
Moreover, to conduct the operations and upgrades agreed, Bangladesh and EagleRail partnered with local infrastructure and technology consulting firm COSMOS Group, based in Dhaka and Chattogram.
In 2018, the Chittagong port authority launched a set of regulations to improve navigational safety in the port, following a number of navigational incidents in recent years that increased.
