China: Hunan Inland Waterway Green Port Project

proposed

The project will construct three new inland port terminals in Hunan province to improve the efficiency of waterfront resources utilization of Yangtze River and its tributary. The work scope of terminal construction includes both hydraulic structures and land-side logistic infrastructure and ancillary equipment and facilities. The project will promote the Green Port concept and the Climate risk resilience and adaptation measures during the design and construction. The project will also provide technical assistance in Infratech components and institutional capacity building. The physical components funded by AIIB loan will comprise: Component 1: Daorenji Universal Terminal on Yangtze River, construction of six berths, associated port facilities and handling equipment. Component 2: Songyanghu Universal Terminal on Yangtze River, construction of six berths, associated port facilities and handling equipment. Component 3: Songmu Universal Terminal on Xiangshui River, construction of three berths, associated port facilities and handling equipment Component 4: Technical assistance to support the Infratech components and institutional capacity building.