Bangladesh: Chittagong Port Efficiency Improvement

This technical assistance was divided into two components, the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) component and Ministry of Communications (MOC) component. The scope of work for the CPA component was to (i) assist the CPA in the implementation of a Human Resources Development Plan, (ii) assist the Ministry of Shipping and CPA to introduce appropriate tariff and regulatory reforms related to the proposed project, (iii) assist the CPA in preparing a strategic plan for the Chittagong Container Terminal, and (iv) assist the CPA to comply with the milestones of the planned actions. For the MOC component, the scope of work was to (i) conduct an assessment of the performance of the three modes of transport (roads, railways and inland waterways) in the Corridor, (ii) conduct a comparative modal analysis of roads, railways and inland waterways, and (iii) recommend institutional, operational and infrastructural improvements and other changes to increase efficiency and competitiveness of the modes.