Local Transport Companies in Bangladesh

Introduction
• A shortage of truck availability is foreseen in the next 1 to 1.5 month (December 2007 – January 2008).
Due to the high export activity of the textile industry, private companies have a need for a significant
quantity of trucks that will compete with the needs of the relief operation.
• Prices have already increased for 25 to 35%,
o Transporting relief goods to the Southern area will be at a higher price when the trucks have to
come back empty.
o During December – January period, an additional increase will probably occur due to the
expected truck shortage.
• Regarding the transport companies:
o A company with 15 to 20 trucks is considered large in Bangladesh
o Two of the main transport companies: Baghdad Transport & Port Transport Agency can work in
consortium, with a total of around 100 trucks + trailers.
o Only a limited number of trucks is covered, most truck capacity is uncovered.

Company: BEIICO International Limited

Contact Person Mr. S.M. Sohrab Hossain – Managing Director
Address 46/1 Purana Paltan, Sobhan Mansion (4th Floor), Dhaka - 1000
Telephone, Fax, Email (T): + 880 2 9562918/9558127 (F): + 880 2 9562918
Fleet
Vehicle Type: No. of vehicles Capacity (MT) Total Capacity (MT) Condition
Truck 7 11 MT 77 MT Good
Truck 3 11 – 25 MT 75 MT Good
Total Fleet Capacity (MT) 152 MT

Company: Sonali Enterprise

Contact Person Mr. Md Daud Hossain - Proprietor
Address Jikargacha, Jessore
Telephone, Fax, Email (T): + 880 421 25404 (F): + 880 2 8017137
Fleet
Vehicle Type: No. of vehicles Capacity (MT) Total Capacity (MT) Condition
Truck 8 11 MT 88 MT Good
Truck 2 11 – 25 MT 50 MT Good
Total Fleet Capacity (MT) 138 MT

Company: Homebound Packers & Shippers Ltd.

Contact Person Ms. Michelle Quiah – Deputy Managing Director
Address SW (A) 26, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan, Dhaka - 1212
(T): + 880 2 9887872, 8816158, 8811021-2, 9894745/6, 9894780-50 (F):
Telephone, Fax, Email + 880 2 8823519/3416
Fleet
Vehicle Type: No. of vehicles Capacity (MT) Total Capacity (MT) Condition
Truck 18 11 MT 198 MT Good
Truck 9 11 – 25 MT 225 MT Good
Truck 9 Over 25 MT 270 MT Good
Total Fleet Capacity (MT) 693 MT

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Company: M/S Ruhul Amin & Brothers
Contact Person Mr. Al-Haj Md. Ruhul Amin
Ameer Court (2nd Floor) 1022, Agarbad Commercial Area, Sk.
Address Mujib Road, Chittagong
Telephone, Fax, Email (T): + 880 31 716419/374 (F): + 880 31 710835
Fleet
Vehicle Type: No. of vehicles Capacity (MT) Total Capacity (MT) Condition
Truck 12 11 MT 132 MT Good
Truck 3 11 – 25 MT 75 MT Good
Truck 2 Above 25 MT 60 MT Good
Total Fleet Capacity (MT) 267 MT

Company: M/S Bashir Ahmed

Contact Person Mr. Nurus Safa – General Manager
655/A. K. B. Dovash Lane, Gosaildanga, Double Mooring,
Address Chittagong - 4100
(T): + 880 31 715693/697/855, 721610, 714558
Telephone, Fax, Email (F): + 880 31 710685
Fleet
Vehicle Type: No. of vehicles Capacity (MT) Total Capacity (MT) Condition
Truck 15 11 MT 165 MT Good
Truck 4 11 – 25 MT 100 MT Good
Truck 5 Above 25 MT 150 MT Good
Total Fleet Capacity (MT) 415 MT

Company: Ancient Steamship Company Limited

Contact Person Mr. Mohammed Abdur Rahim – Managing Director
Address Hakim Mansion, 87, Strand Road, Double Mooring, Chittagong
(T): + 880 31 727026, 724391, 717371-4
Telephone, Fax, Email (F): + 880 31 727051, 610568
Fleet
Vehicle Type: No. of vehicles Capacity (MT) Total Capacity (MT) Condition
Truck 40 11 MT 440 MT Good
Truck 20 11 – 25 MT 500 MT Good
Truck 12 Above 25 MT 300 MT Good
Total Fleet Capacity (MT) 1240 MT

Company: M. M. Corporation
Contact Person Mr. Md. Jashimuddin Ahmed (Executive Partner)
Helena Centre, (3rd Floor), 95, New Eskaton Road,
Address Dhaka - 1000
Telephone, Fax, Email (T): + 880 2 9352176, 8357337 (F): + 880 2 8355418
Fleet
Vehicle Type: No. of vehicles Capacity (MT) Total Capacity (MT) Condition
Truck 3 11 MT 33 MT Good
Truck 2 11 – 25 MT 50 MT Good
Total Fleet Capacity (MT) 83 MT

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Company: Bagdad Transport
Contact Person Mr. Md. Abul Hasnat
Address Dhaka / Chittagong
Telephone, Fax, Email (T): +880 2 9133004, + 8801711 529009

Company: Port Transport Agency

Contact Person Mr. Ataur Rahman (Samayun)
Address Dhaka / Chittagong
Telephone, Fax, Email (T): +880 2 913 8890, + 880 1711 349423

Source: WFP LCA Oct. 2005

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