The document discusses increasing containerized cargo connectivity between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, specifically through the ports of Chittagong and Colombo. It provides background on current container trade volumes and routes in and out of Bangladesh. Colombo is identified as a potential transshipment hub that could increase cargo volumes between Chittagong and Colombo. Stakeholders perceive that attracting more mainline vessels to call at Colombo and increasing feeder vessel frequencies on the Chittagong-Colombo route could grow cargo volumes. Recent developments including new terminal capacity in Colombo and additional carrier services on the Europe trade lane may further increase cargo moving between the two ports. Consistency in port operations and