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WSC: Bangladesh rules have a substantial negative impact

Disruption at Bangladesh Chittagong Port caused by a strict enforcement of flag rules reduces competition and harms importers and exporters, says World Shipping Council.

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by TOMAS KRISTIANSEN

Bangladesh is harming its own importers and exporters by the sudden strict enforcement of its flag rules, says World Shipping Council in a comment to ShippingWatch.

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