The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has begun the process of creating tariff structures for services at the under-construction Matarbari Deep Sea Terminal and Bay Terminal.
On 19 August, CPA published a Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to select an international consulting firm to develop the tariff framework and submit a detailed proposal for both terminals. The consultant will be chosen through a quality-and-cost-based selection process, with interested firms required to submit their documents by 30 September 2025.
Construction of the Matarbari Deep Sea Terminal is progressing at Maheshkhali upazila in Cox’s Bazar, while the Bay Terminal is being developed in Chattogram’s Halishahar area.
CPA Secretary Md Omar Faruk told The Daily Times of Bangladesh that operations at both terminals are expected to begin by 2029 or 2030. “We are finalizing the tariff framework well in advance to ensure it is ready before the terminals start operations,” he said.
The EOI outlines that the tariff structure will adhere to international standards, taking into account the actual costs of services, utilities, and facilities. The tariffs will generate sufficient revenue to cover investment, operational costs, capital asset replacement, and future development. Additionally, the framework will focus on efficiency, financial stability, and improving the terminals’ investment appeal. These guidelines will apply to both the Matarbari Deep Sea Terminal and Bay Terminal.