Three Gorges Modern Logistics Center Infrastructure Project

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The development objective of Three Gorges Modern Logistics Center Infrastructure Project for China is to improve freight transport and logistics services in Yichang. This Project comprises five components. 1) The first component, Baiyang Port and Operations Area, aims to finance the construction of: (i) three container and four bulk cargo berths; and (ii) supporting infrastructure, including, inter alia, cargo and container yards, and the purchase and installation of equipment for cargo loading and unloading. 2) The second component, Baiyang Logistics Park, aims to finance the construction of three logistics service areas and the purchase and installation of basic equipment in the logistics park. 3) The third component, Transport Connection Infrastructure, aims to finance the construction of: (i) an overpass road connecting Baiyang Port and the Logistics Park to Ziyun Railway’s Shawan Marshalling Yard; (ii) surrounding roads and underground utilities, including Guihu Road and Songgang Second Road; and (iii) traffic signals, intersection channelization, and other traffic management facilities. 4) The fourth component, Baiyang Logistics Information Platform and Facilities, aims to finance: (i) acquisition and installation of computer hardware and related equipment for the Baiyang Logistics Information Platform; (ii) development of a platform to collect data and information at various points of the logistics service value chain; and (iii) development of a business application system to conduct big data analysis and provide key information for users, logistics service providers and enterprises. 5) The fifth component, Capacity Building, finance the provision of: (a) technical assistance support for, inter alia: (i) the preparation of a detailed business plan, under terms and conditions acceptable to the Bank, for the development and undertaking of transparent and competitive selection guidelines and processes for service contractors, joint venture partners, and/or public-private partnership concessionaires; (ii) the preparation of plans and/or studies related to the development of Yichang as a key transport and logistics hub; (iii) the development and application of information technology in project management, operation and maintenance; (b) training and dissemination activities, and associated study tours; and (c) Project management activities.