CHATTOGRAM, Nov 10: The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has invited request for expressions of Interest (EOI) for consulting services in order to establish a consistent, scientific mechanism of tariff formulation and implementation procedure considering future development and transformation of operation model of CPA.
The last date for submission of EOI is December 3 at 12 noon.
The assignment of the consultancy firm is to develop a policy for tariff formulation and implementation; the policy will include existing and proposed terminals owned by CPA and operated by CPA or international terminal operators appointed by the CPA under PPPA and other government approved guidelines. To review existing tariff structure and recommend a simplified composite structure as per international best practices.
The last date for EOI submission Dec 3 at 12 noon
Terms also include recommendation and assessment of the feasibility of implementing market-based tariff structure for all terminals and prepare a SOP for execution of the same; and a) to propose a scientific mechanism for periodic tariff review and adjustments aligned with market conditions and, in case of changes, in operation; b) to recommend a governance and monitoring framework for CPA tariff regulation; c) to furnish a comparative study of tariff policy and rates between CPA, regional renowned ports, and global renowned ports.
Meanwhile, the CPA issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (EoI) on August 26, 2025, to appoint an international consulting firm to develop tariff structures for this purpose.
The deadline for submission of their EOI is September 30 next. The selected firm will create tariff proposals based on cost, efficiency, and financial sustainability for these major new port projects. But later on CPA had postponed the EOI.
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.
