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On 8 October 2026, the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and UAE-based DP World signed a concession agreement to hand over the modernization and operation of the New Mooring Container Terminal. The agreement is framed as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), whereby DP World will invest more than USD 100 million to upgrade the port in return for the right to operate in for 15 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the PPP, the Government of Bangladesh retains 100% ownership and DP World will act as the private operator. The Agreement employs a revenue-sharing model whereby the Chittagong Port Authority receives a sliding royalty between 40% to 67% on each container handling fee. Based on an average of $152 per TEU, this means CPA will receive $93 to %100. <\/p>\n\n\n
On the other hand, DP World shall pay an upfront payment of #$50 million and a fixed annual fee of $1.2M regardless of container volume. DP World agrees to maintain a minimum guaranteed volume of 1.23 million TEU per year, although the contract has a relief clause to compensate for the nearby Bay Terminal diverting business away from NCT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For fiscal year 2024-2025, Chittagong Port saw a throughput of nearly 3.3 million TEU, representing a 4% year-on-year growth. The customs report a 9.7% growth in revenue from Tk 68.758 crore in FY 2023-34 to Tk 75,432 crore in FY 2024-25.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nMap of Chittagong Port Showing Various Terminals<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Currently, NCT handles nearly 40% of Chittagong’s container traffic. With the modernization of NCT, the terminal is expected to handle up to 1.8 million TEU annually. The World Bank International Finance Corporation — which funded the neighboring Bay Terminal — acted as Transaction Advisor on this deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DP World has also committed to a training program and to favor local over foreign workforce. DP World plans to deploy its Automated Berth Planning software, Advanced Yard Management System and IoT-based monitoring system. Confronted with stron opposition, the Government of Bangladesh had to issue guarantees to preserve the jobs of existing port workers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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