A Japanese delegation from Mitsui & Co. held talks with Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) on a pre-feasibility study and future development of the Matarbari Deep Sea Port, signalling fresh interest in investment and long-term cooperation in Bangladesh’s port infrastructure.
The discussions focused on development collaboration, investment prospects, and building a strategic partnership for the project, which is seen as key to expanding maritime capacity.
On Tuesday, the delegation, led by Mitsui & Co. Bangladesh Country Chairman Kenichiro Kawamoto, paid a courtesy call on CPA Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman in Dhaka, followed by a port visit on Wednesday.
During the visit, CPA Member of Harbour and Marine Commodore Ahmed Amin Abdullah briefed the team on modernisation efforts, including digitalisation and automation that have improved operational efficiency.
He said the port has reached record container handling capacity and achieved “zero observation” under International Ship and Port Facility Security compliance standards, alongside “zero waiting time” in container handling operations.
The talks placed strong emphasis on the Matarbari Deep Sea Port project, with Mitsui presenting proposals to enhance commercial viability, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
Areas such as technical cooperation, infrastructure development, and investment potential were discussed in detail.
The delegation expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh’s seaport development and advancing the blue economy through closer collaboration with CPA.
They said the Matarbari project could transform Bangladesh’s maritime trade by strengthening regional and global connectivity.
Mitsui Deputy Country Chairman Reiji Nakanishi and Infrastructure and Energy Division Deputy Manager Md Mohaiminul Islam were also part of the delegation.
Both sides described the engagements as constructive and expressed optimism about deepening cooperation to advance the port project.
