Matarbari Deep Sea Port Development Project (Chittagong Port Authority)
Strategic deep-sea maritime infrastructure development project creating Bangladeshs first 18.5-meter deep-draft international port in Coxs Bazar.
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Project Overview
The Matarbari Deep Sea Port Development Project, situated in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, represents a monumental leap in Bangladesh’s commercial maritime capabilities. Funded through a strategic partnership between the Government of Bangladesh, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Matarbari is the country’s first deep-sea port.
Engineering Scope & Logistics Revolution
- 18.5-Meter Deep Draft: Unlike Chittagong Port, which is limited by river tides to ships with drafts under 9.5 meters, Matarbari can directly berth large mother container vessels (8,000+ TEU capacity).
- Elimination of Feeder Transshipment: Direct sailing from Matarbari to Europe and the Americas reduces shipping transit times by 7–10 days and lowers per-container freight costs by up to 30%.
- Dedicated Port Corridors: Integrated with the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal Power Plant and the planned trans-Asian railway connection.
Sources, Data & References
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- Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) Master Plan — cpa.gov.bd (Accessed: September 28, 2026)
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Project Registry — jica.go.jp (Accessed: September 28, 2026)
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