International Shipping Trends - February 05, 2026 - Thursday Bangladesh Port Shutdown

February 5, 2026, 5:14 PM

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Supply chains face disruption as labor strikes shut down Bangladesh's key Chittagong Port since late January, including a full 24-hour closure on February 3. In other logistics updates, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will switch its Senegal agency to CSTT-AO starting March 1, 2026, with the first vessel call in Dakar scheduled for March 2. Meanwhile, Hainan Logistics Group is expanding its footprint with a new $27 million subsidiary in Guangdong, China. This new entity will focus on cargo transportation, customs warehousing, and international logistics services, indicating continued strategic investment in logistics infrastructure amid global market shifts.

Bangladesh Port Shutdown

Since Jan 31, Chittagong Port in Bangladesh hasslowed operations due to labor strikes. On Feb 3, a 24-hour strike shut down the country's key economic hub.

ONE Updates West Africa Agents

Ocean Network Express (ONE) will appoint CSTT-AO asits new Senegal agent from Mar 1, 2026, with its firstvessel arriving in Dakar on Mar 2.

Hainan Logistics Launches Subsidiary

Hainan Logistics Group established a $27M subsidiaryin Guangdong, focusing on cargo transport, customswarehousing, and international logistics services.