Fresh LP Gas adds third carrier

Fresh LP Gas, a subsidiary of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), has expanded its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transportation capacity by adding a third carrier to its fleet.

The newly added MT Mercantile-65 can carry 2,000 tonnes, raising the company’s total in-house LPG carrier capacity to 6,000 tonnes, according to a press release.

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Fresh LP Gas now operates three LPG carriers, each with a capacity of 2,000 tonnes.

The new vessel will mainly transport imported LPG from Kutubdia anchorage and Chattogram outer anchorage to the company’s plants in Meghnaghat and Mongla.

The expansion will strengthen the company’s logistics capacity, allowing it to transport more imported LPG and distribute it more efficiently across different regions. It is also expected to help ensure a more reliable LPG supply across the country.

“Meeting the country’s growing LPG demand requires a more reliable supply system,” said Tanvir Mostafa, director of MGI.

He said the company would continue investing in transportation and logistics capacity to support LPG supply and strengthen energy security.

Abu Sayed Raza, chief marketing officer of Fresh LP Gas, said the additional carrier would help the company maintain year-round supplies, meet rising demand and expand distribution to underserved areas.