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BDKAM Icd Kamalapur Port
Icd Kamalapur Port is the seaport of Dhaka, in the city of Dhakain Bangladesh. Overseas routes include 中东, Port code is BDKAM.

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Port Code

BDKAM

Name

Icd Kamalapur

Country / Region

Bangladesh

City

Dhaka

Sea Routes

中东

Type

Latitude

23.7281082

Longitude

90.4259429

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ICD Kamalapur (BDKAM) Port Introduction

ICD Kamalapur is an inland container depot in Dhaka, Bangladesh, located at approximately 23.7281082° N, 90.4259429° E. It is classified as an inland logistics and customs-handling facility rather than a seaport, and it supports the Dhaka market through inland container movement connected with Bangladesh’s maritime gateway system. The supplied port record identifies it as Bangladesh’s largest container terminal and the country’s only ICD linked by rail. Its practical role is to facilitate import and export customs procedures, container transfer, rail-linked inland distribution and cargo collection for Dhaka and surrounding industrial areas. Our service team treats BDKAM as a Dhaka inland destination and confirms the seaport gateway, carrier acceptance, inland routing and customs arrangements before booking.

UN/LOCODE	BDKAM
Port name	ICD Kamalapur
Country / city	Bangladesh / Dhaka
Port type	Inland container depot with customs and rail-linked logistics functions
Coordinates	23.7281082° N, 90.4259429° E

Inland positioning

Dhaka customs and container node

BDKAM serves cargo moving to or from the Dhaka metropolitan and central Bangladesh market.

Rail connectivity

Rail-linked inland movement

The supplied port record identifies rail connection as a defining operational feature; actual train availability must be confirmed per shipment.

Customs role

Import and export duty handling

Customs duties and other import/export taxes are a central part of the facility’s function.

Routing logic

Maritime gateway plus inland leg

International container plans normally require coordination between the ocean gateway, inland transport and Dhaka customs processing.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: The facility is oriented toward containerized import and export cargo; equipment allocation and container acceptance should be reconfirmed before operational release.
Customs processing: Import duty, tax assessment and export-stage customs formalities are key functions. Our service team coordinates the declaration sequence with the appointed customs broker.
Rail-linked evacuation: Rail is a distinguishing inland connection for BDKAM. Train schedules, wagon availability, cargo suitability and handling windows are subject to operational confirmation.
Road distribution: Dhaka-area delivery normally requires local truck planning, gate-slot coordination where applicable and route review for congestion, vehicle restrictions and consignee access.
Inspection and storage: Customs examination, temporary holding and container collection may be arranged according to the facility, customs and carrier procedures in force at the time.

Routes & Transit Times

International routing: Cargo booked for BDKAM is generally planned through a Bangladesh seaport gateway, followed by ocean-carrier or nominated-operator inland movement to Dhaka. The specific gateway, carrier acceptance and bill-of-lading notation must be checked before booking.
Dhaka import flow: The typical sequence is vessel discharge at the maritime gateway, inland transfer, arrival at ICD Kamalapur, customs declaration or examination, duty and tax settlement, then final delivery.
Export flow: Export cargo normally requires factory or warehouse pickup, container stuffing and documentation, inland movement to the approved export-handling point, customs release and onward ocean connection.
Time control: Transit depends on vessel connection, port discharge, rail or truck capacity, customs examination, document accuracy, public holidays, road congestion and weather. Our team provides a shipment-specific estimate only after carrier and inland operators confirm the plan.

Dhaka metropolitan area

Primary demand comes from Dhaka’s manufacturing, trading, distribution and consumer markets, where import containers require customs clearance and onward delivery.

Central Bangladesh

The depot can support cargo moving to nearby industrial and commercial districts when road distance, consignee access and customs routing are workable.

Typical containerized cargo

Common planning categories include apparel and textile inputs, machinery, electrical goods, consumer products, industrial materials and general manufactured cargo, subject to commodity-specific rules.

Trade structure

Import cargo is commonly linked to production and distribution supply chains, while export cargo is often connected to Bangladesh’s garment and broader manufacturing base.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: Do not treat the ICD location as a vessel terminal cut-off. Confirm the ocean carrier’s documentation, container-gate, port-gate and inland-receiving deadlines separately; all cut-offs remain subject to written confirmation.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, certificate or permit where applicable, accurate HS classification, consignee details and valuation information should be consistent before declaration. Corrections can delay assessment or examination.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, package details and safety documentation before booking. Carrier, port, rail and ICD acceptance for dangerous goods must be confirmed individually.
Inspection and delivery: Customs selection, scanning, physical examination, duty or tax payment, release orders and truck availability can change the delivery sequence. Our service team monitors release status rather than promising a fixed clearance time.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

State “ICD Kamalapur, BDKAM” clearly in the quotation request and ask us to verify whether the selected carrier accepts this inland destination under the proposed service contract.
Send draft commercial documents before cargo cut-off so our team can compare consignee names, HS codes, quantities, weights, values and origin information before customs filing.
For overweight, out-of-gauge or sensitive cargo, provide cargo dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, packaging photos and delivery-site restrictions before equipment and truck planning.
Keep a contingency option through road or an alternative approved inland arrangement when rail capacity, customs examination, public holidays or Dhaka congestion may affect the planned delivery sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BDKAM a seaport?

No. ICD Kamalapur is an inland container depot in Dhaka. International shipments normally involve a Bangladesh maritime gateway plus an inland rail or road movement to or from the ICD.

Can our bill of lading show ICD Kamalapur as the destination?

This depends on the carrier’s service design, inland tariff and documentation rules. Our service team verifies the accepted place-of-delivery notation before booking rather than assuming that the UN/LOCODE is available for every carrier.

Does rail connectivity guarantee a fixed transit time?

No. Rail linkage is an important routing option, but train schedules, wagon availability, terminal handling, customs status, weather and network conditions can affect the actual movement.

What normally causes delay at an inland container depot?

Typical causes include inconsistent documents, customs examination, unpaid duties or taxes, missing permits, carrier release issues, inland equipment shortages, public holidays and urban delivery congestion.

Can dangerous goods be routed through BDKAM?

Only after the relevant carrier, inland operator, rail or truck provider and facility confirm acceptance. Submit complete dangerous-goods details before space is requested; acceptance is commodity- and routing-specific.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, classification context and the supplied historical container statement are based on the port record provided for BDKAM. Operational details that can change over time—carrier acceptance, customs procedures, inland schedules, cut-offs, equipment availability, charges and cargo restrictions—must be verified for each shipment before execution.

For regulatory and network cross-checking, our service team uses the relevant official domains, including railway.gov.bd for Bangladesh railway information, customs.gov.bd for customs-related information, and cpa.gov.bd for Chattogram maritime gateway information. These domains are reference points only; the applicable carrier instruction, customs decision and terminal confirmation prevail for the shipment.