Weight Limitations

Cargo Weight Limitation:

Maximum Cargo Weight Restriction
20’GP	24.00 Ton (Including tare Weight)
40’GP	30.48 Ton (Including tare Weight)
LCL per Package	3.00 Ton
Overweight Container Handling Procedure: Containers exceeding the specified weight limits are classified as overweight containers. If an imported container is found to be slightly overweight, the Port Authority will impose penalty charges on the Carriers. For containers identified as overweight, the Port Authority will: Withhold permission for discharging the container. Require the Carrier(s) to submit an undertaking on a non‑judicial stamp, confirming that all liabilities rest with them in case of mishaps during handling or transportation. Failure to provide the undertaking may result in the container being returned to the port of origin (ROB). In such cases, additional charges will apply, including: ❖ SOB (Shifting on Board) charges ❖ Port penalties ❖ Extra trailer haulage charges ❖ LOLO (Lift On/Lift Off) charges, etc.
For any Awkward or OOG (Out‑of‑Gauge) cargo imports into Bangladesh, the acceptability must be confirmed with the Bangladesh Operations team before submitting the booking at the origin.

Road Limitation:

Maximum Cargo Weight Restriction

Dhaka ~ Chittagong Highway

(Over 2 River bridge)

30 Tons Gross weight

There is no specific road limitation for transporting containers to/from the port area.
On the Chittagong–Dhaka highway, there are two river bridges with restrictions.
The Authority does not permit containers exceeding 30 tons gross over these bridges.
Containers weighing 30 tons or more can still be transported via alternative road routes.

Railway Limitation:

Maximum Cargo Weight Restriction
20’GP	24.00 Ton (Including tare Weight)
40’GP	30.48 Ton (Including tare Weight)
The Bangladesh Railway Authority determines above gross weight limits for containers bound for Dhaka (ICD Kamalapur) via Chittagong.
The transit time from Chittagong to ICD Dhaka is about 12 hours. There are 2 train services daily & each train carries about 30 - 40 boxes per train on average.

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