Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial

Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial mind map
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Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWT&T)
Enhancing trade and connectivity
Inland waterways focus
When
Agreement signed on 25th Oct 2018
SoP signed on 5th Oct 2019
Why
To reduce logistics costs
Improve trade competitiveness
Alternate route to congested roadways
What
Indo-Bangladesh Protocol
'Ports of Call' in India and Bangladesh
Maia and Sultanganj included
Route
Kolkata-Siliguri corridor alternative
Cargo Traffic
Types of cargo
Fly ash
Stone Chips
ODC/Project cargo
Steel products
Rice
Approx. 3,600 voyages in FY 2018-19
Indian context
Enhancing Northeast states' trade
Use of Chattogram/Mongla for cargo
Connectivity through Kosi River
Bangladesh context
Narayanganj and Khulna ports
Receiving most IBP traffic
Where
India-Bangladesh waterways
Maia and Sultanganj ports
Indo-Bangladesh Protocol route
Who
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
Bangladesh counterparts
How
Development of waterways
Agreements and protocols
Cargo movement facilitation
Significance
Efficient trade route
Reduced transportation costs
Decongestion of land routes
Challenges
Navigational challenges
Maintenance of waterways
International coordination
Way Forward
Continued development
Enhancing capacity
Expanding routes

The Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial is a key component of the Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWT&T) between India and Bangladesh, aimed at enhancing trade and connectivity through inland waterways. It involves the development of ‘Ports of Call’ in both countries, including Maia and Sultanganj, to provide an efficient alternative to congested road routes. This initiative is significant for reducing logistics costs and improving trade competitiveness, especially for India’s northeastern states. It represents a collaborative effort in developing waterways and facilitating cargo movement between the two nations.

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