The Ministry of Shipping of Bangladesh has asked the Indian authorities to conduct more transshipment trials before agreeing on the transshipment of Indian goods through Chittagong port. According to reports, the Bay terminal of Chittagong port will start operations by 2024 and the port authorities have finalised the name of a consultant for the project. Under the coastal shipping agreement, there are direct shipping services between Chittagong port and several Indian ports. A jetty at the New Mooring Container Terminal of Chittagong port is designated for ships on this route.