A tanker named ‘PVT Solana’ carrying 30,000 tons of refined diesel from Malaysia arrived at Chattogram Port’s outer anchorage on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The Panama-flagged vessel’s arrival was confirmed by the port’s secretary, Syed Refayet Karim, who said the fuel will be unloaded through lighters after completing formalities. The port authority is also considering docking the ship at the Dolphin Jetty if necessary to complete the unloading process.

According to port sources, another ship carrying the same amount of diesel is expected to arrive on April 3, followed by a vessel with 70,000 tons of LNG on April 4. In March alone, 33 fuel-carrying ships have arrived at Chattogram Port, including 15 oil tankers—eight of which carried diesel—alongside eight LNG and nine LPG carriers. Officials noted that the latest diesel shipment offers some relief amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The continued arrival of fuel shipments indicates stable supply operations at Chattogram Port despite global disruptions.