BD apparel exporters resist feeder vessel fee rise

Bangladesh’s readymade garment exporters have opposed the charge increase by feeder vessel operators for outbound and inbound shipments.

The feeder vessel operators increased rent for containers to and from Chattogram in the name of emergency cost recovery surcharge (ECRS) amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association claimed that the fee increase would impact the export competitiveness badly.