Technical Consultant for the Patenga Container Terminal PPP Project

Challenge

The IFC provided transaction advisory support to the Public-Private Partnership Authority of Bangladesh and the Chittagong Port Authority by conducting due diligence as well as structuring and commissioning a concession contract for the new Patenga Container Terminal.

Tasks Performed

• Market analysis and traffic forecast
• Assessment of suitability of built civil and superstructures
• Operational planning for the terminal
• Regulatory framework and tariff structure review
• Financial projections and scenarios for terminal concession
• Climate change mitigation and adaptation review
• Support of preparation of transaction documents
• Proposal evaluation and negotiation support

Benefit

HPC supported the IFC in confirming the feasibility of the technical parameters of the project to prepare smooth contract negotiations with the pre-selected international terminal operator.