APM Terminals breaks ground on $550m Chattogram facility
Construction begins on the Danish-backed APM Terminals Laldia project in Bangladesh, targeting operational launch in 2030.
APM Terminals has formally initiated construction on a major new marine terminal project in Chattogram, Bangladesh, marking the official groundbreaking for the development.
The $550 million APM Terminals Laldia undertaking represents the core outcome of a Government-to-Government framework established between Denmark and Bangladesh. The initiative stands as one of the largest Public-Private Partnership investments in Bangladeshi history to progress from agreement to active execution.
According to project timelines, the new facility is scheduled to commence commercial cargo operations in 2030. The terminal design incorporates an extended quay layout alongside increased draft capabilities to enhance navigation and berthing capacity at the regional hub.
Upon completion, the expanded marine infrastructure will significantly upgrade maritime handling limits at the Port of Chattogram, allowing the facility to accommodate larger container vessels with capacities of up to 6,000 TEU.
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