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    Crude Oil Arrives at Birgunj Dry Port, Reducing Import Costs for Nepal

    Sam AllcockBy Sam AllcockMarch 19, 2025Updated:March 19, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read38 Views
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    Nepal has taken a big step in trade logistics as tank containers carrying crude oil arrived at Birgunj Dry Port for the first time. This change will lower costs and make imports more efficient.

    A shipment of 90 tank containers with 20,000 tonnes of crude soybean oil entered Nepal via Birgunj Dry Port on Sunday. The Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) announced this on Tuesday. The shipment, bought by Shivashakti Pvt. Ltd., a cooking oil company in Jitpur, Bara, was transported from Argentina via Haldia Port, India.

    Lower Costs and Better Transport

    Using rail for oil transport will cut costs by 15% compared to road transport, said company officials. Before this, crude oil came only by road, which was expensive and unreliable due to tanker shortages.

    Birgunj Dry Port has been running since 2004, handling containers, bulk, and breakbulk cargo. Since July 1, 2023, it also manages coal and other loose cargo. Now, crude oil imports by rail will help expand trade at the Birgunj border.

    Safe and Efficient Transport

    Tank containers have a sealed system, which stops theft and leakage, making imports safer and more efficient. Rail transport also reduces dependence on road tankers, ensuring a steady supply of oil to Nepal.

    Ashish Gajurel, NITDB’s Executive Director, said this move will modernize Nepal’s trade. “We added coal last year, and now crude oil imports. We keep improving our ports to handle more cargo and operate efficiently,” he said.

    How This Helps Nepal’s Trade

    Bringing crude oil in tank containers is a game-changer for Nepal’s imports. It will lead to more rail-based logistics, making trade cheaper and more reliable for businesses.

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    Sam Allcock is a business and finance correspondent for Nepal Monitor, specializing in corporate earnings, market trends, and economic policy analysis. With over a decade of experience in financial journalism, Sam has reported extensively on South Asia’s energy, infrastructure, and investment sectors. His work combines data-driven insights with clear, accessible storytelling, helping readers understand the forces shaping Nepal’s economy. When he’s not tracking quarterly earnings reports, Sam enjoys exploring Himalayan trekking routes and studying emerging market economies.

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