LOAN: BAN 36105-01 | Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project

Bangladesh

LOAN: BAN 36105-01

Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project

•	Missions
•	Loan Approval Date
•	Estimated Completion Date
•	Cost and Financing Plan
•	Description
•	Development Objectives
•	Thematic Classification
•	Target Classification
•	Rationale
•	Objectives and Scope
•	Policy Dialogue
•	Environment Category
•	Env't Impact and Mitigation
•	Social Aspects and Remedies
•	Benefits and Beneficiaries
•	Public Consultation
•	Beneficiary Participation in Formulation
•	Beneficiary Participation in Implementation
•	Consulting Services
•	Procurement
•	Contacts
•	Remarks

Location
Dhaka-Chittagong Corridor & The Port of Chittagong (South-East part of the country)

Sector
Transport & Communications /Multimodal Transport & Sector Dev.

Initial Listing
24 February 2003

Most Recent Update
8 October 2007

Executing Agency(ies)

Chittagong Port Authority

Roads and Highways Department

Customs House of Chittagong

Missions

Loan Approval Date

20 December 2004

Estimated Completion Date

July 2008

Cost and Financing Plan (in US$ million)

Source	Foreign Cost	Local Cost	Total
Bank	30.60	0.00	30.60
Cofinancing	0.00	0.00	0.00
Borrower	0.00	10.70	10.70
Beneficiaries	0.00	0.00	0.00
Others	0.00	0.00	0.00
Project/Program Cost	30.60	10.70	41.30

OCR ADF Total

Loan Amount 30.60 0.00 30.60

Description

The proposed Project comprises three main components with several sub-components to be implemented by three separate agencies. The first component will be implemented by Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), and comprise installation of a computer-based system for managing container terminal operations and document processing; improvements to the internal traffic circulation system; and construction of an oil waste management facility. The second component, which will be under the purview of Customs House of Chittagong (CHC), will comprise activation of ASYCUDA ++ computer system linked to CPA computer system and installation of container scanners needed to meet new security initiatives. The construction of an access controlled link from the ADB-funded port access road to the container terminals will be administered by Roads and Highways Department (RHD).

Thematic Classification: Economic Growth

Target Classification: General Intervention

Rationale

Objectives and Scope

The Project will increase port capacity, which will lead to reductions in shipping and port charges, and enable the Port of Chittagong to meet imminent international port security and environmental standards. In the long term, the Project will foster economic growth by facilitating increased international trade.

Policy Dialogue

Environment Category: B

Environment Impact and Mitigation

Social Aspects and Remedies

Benefits and Beneficiaries

The primary economic benefits would be lower overall shipping and port costs due to shorter ship turn around times and container dwell times. The economic internal rate of return (EIRR) is estimated to be about 39% and the Net Present Value is $338 million at a discount of 12.0%. The proposed Project will also increase the competitiveness of exports and the potential for Chittagong to be a gateway for traffic from India, Nepal and Bhutan.

Public Consultation

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Beneficiary Participation in Formulation

Beneficiary Participation in Implementation

Consulting Services

Five separate international consultancy firms financed by the loan will be recruited by the respective Executing Agencies. The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) will recruit two firms to: (i) design and supervise the construction of the internal road system and the environmental management facilities; and (ii) supervise the procurement and implementation of the CTMS and MIS. The Customs House of Chittagong (CHC) will recruit: (i) UNCTAD on a direct basis to implement the Manifest module in ASYCUDA++ and other on-the-job trainings as a sole supplier; and (ii) a firm to supervise the procurement of scanners and on-the-job training on use and maintenance. The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) will recruit a firm to design and supervise the construction of a connector road from the port access road to the new mooring container terminal. The main scope of the consulting services for CTMS and MIS covers the following :- (i) review of operational system of the existing container terminal and recommend changes . (ii) preparation of detailed design of the CTMS , MIS , Digital Global Positioning System (DGPS) and gate operation, and to finalize the bidding documents. (iii) overseeing tendering process for supply and installation contract. (iv) development of tender evaluation criteria in coordination with CPA. (v) evaluation of tenders, and coordinate the selection of the winning bid. (vi) Supervision of the work of contractors and other parties implementing the project, to ensure that work is done according to the project plan and design and coordinate with the PIU. (vii) verify the procedures for the validation of functionalities and deliverables. (viii) verify validation tests to check that the result complies with the quality requirements. (ix) assist the PIU in foreseeing and managing potential issues that may affect the quality of the output and the duration of the project. (x) work in close cooperation with the PIU to ensure that the project is delivered on time and within budget by reviewing and advising on the project schedules, progress reports, etc. submitted by the Contractor. In this respective the consultant will advise on the appropriate settlement of problems regarding project adjustments during implementation. (xi) prepare reports on the quality of the Contractor's work, quality assurance tests carried out, deliverables etc. and any further actions that are necessary on the part of the contractor and/or other parties. (xii) identify the proposed training program and advise the Contractor and CPA on necessary modification. (xiii) propose and finalize operating and procedural manuals for CTMS and MIS in consultation with the Contractor and CPA. (xiv) supervise the training of CPA staffs by the contractor in the use of hardware and software. (xv) carry out a baseline survey of port operation and management for monitoring the project's performance in accordance with the project performance management system developed during project processing. (xvi) establish systems for recording data and statistics for such monitoring; (xvii) collect required data and undertake other relevant surveys before the implementation of the systems and immediately after implementation. (xviii) incorporate findings and supporting data in the project completion report, in accordance with a schedule and terms of reference to be mutually agreed by CPA and ADB. The expression of interest must include the following information : a) Background of the firm(s) with brochures etc. b) General and overall experience of the firm(s). c) Experience under similar social, geographical and economic conditions. d) Annual turnover of the firm(s) for the last three years alongwith audit reports. e) Nature, cost, per month inputs, employer, location and field of input for the works in hand. f) Experience of firm(s) in the required area of expertise. g) Summary of permanent professional employees with key qualifications. The EOI with supporting documents shall be addressed to M. Khairul Mostafa Project Director (Designate) Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project Chittagong Port Authority Tel+Fax : 88031-723994 e-mail : pmucpa@cpa.gov.bd and must be delivered at the above address not later than working hours of January 31, 2005. The letter of invitation to submit detailed technical and financial proposals is expected to be issued to the shortlisted consultants in March 2005. The CPA reserves the right to shortlist or not shortlist any or all of the applicant(s) without assigning any reason whatsover.

Procurement

All procurement to be financed under the ADB loan will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Guidelines for Procurement. Contracts valued in excess of $500,000 for goods and $2.0 million for civil works will be procured through international competitive bidding (ICB). Procurement of civil works on the Connector Road, the supply of goods for computerization, environmental protection and scanners will follow ICB procedures to encourage participation of international competitors and join ventures through domestic contractors.

Contacts

Bank

Prianka Seneviratne
Principal Transport Specialist
CWID
Tel. No.: (632) 632-6327
E-mail: pseneviratne@adb.org

Executing Agency
Chittagong Port Authority

Contact Person : Mr. Hadi Babul, Chief Planning
Tel. No. : 880-31-712517
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Roads and Highways Department

Contact Person : Mr. G. U. Ahmed, Additional Chief Engineer
Tel. No. : 880-2-7170116
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Customs House of Chittagong

Contact Person : Mr. M. Ahmad
Tel. No. : 88-031-723101
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Remarks

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