Strong winds halt Botahtaung Port container handling for 3 days

27 JULY 2025

 

STRONG winds that struck on the morning of 24 July caused significant disruptions at the Inland Container Depot II (ICD II) in Bo Aung Kyaw Port, located in Botahtaung Township, Yangon, leading to a temporary suspension of container handling operations for three days, according to U Myo Htut Aung, spokesperson for the Myanmar Container Trucks Association.

 

Following the storm, operations involving container loading, unloading and cargo transfer were halted from 24 to 26 July in order to clear the damage caused within the port premises.

 

“In the early hours of 24 July, strong winds toppled several stacks of container shells stored at ICD II. Some stacks were as high as five to six containers, and the collapse affected nearby truck parking areas. Several containers were blown over, and several container trucks were damaged or tipped over,” said U Myo Htut Aung.

 

Despite the temporary suspension of activities at ICD II, container transport and logistics operations continued as usual outside the affected area.

 

Widespread strong winds and heavy rainfall were reported across parts of Yangon Region on 24 July, leading to fallen trees and damaged vehicles in several townships. — ASH/KZL