MSC Group to develop inland cargo capacity at Pangaon terminal

MEDLOG, the logistics arm of MSC Group, has signed a concession agreement to operate the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal in Bangladesh. The company said the move will improve cargo flows, strengthen inland supply chain links and support industrial activity across the country.

MSC CEO Soren Toft said, "Our investment in the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal reflects our belief that Bangladesh has the potential to become one of South Asia's major gateways for regional and global trade."

The terminal lies on the Buriganga River near Dhaka and close to the Dhaka–Mawa–Bhanga Motorway. MEDLOG said the site will help shift cargo movement from busy roads to inland waterways, improving trade resilience and reducing pressure on road networks.

Under the concession terms, MEDLOG will take charge of operations, supply and automation at the terminal. The company plans to apply global operating standards and digital tools to raise efficiency. Capacity will be expanded to handle 160,000 TEUs a year.

To improve multimodal links, MEDLOG will charter inland barges to connect Pangaon with other river terminals and seaports. The company said its approach is based on supporting long-term trade growth and improving logistics reliability.

A statement from MEDLOG said, "At MEDLOG, we firmly believe that inland container traffic plays a pivotal role in building efficient, sustainable supply chains. By investing in dedicated river terminals, barge links and multimodal infrastructure, we are committed to shifting cargo from congested roads to waterways, reducing carbon emissions, easing urban congestion and supporting our customers' growth. Our aim is clear: deliver reliable inland connectivity that benefits trade, the environment and local communities."