TRADE AND TRANSPORT INTEGRATION

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The development objective of the Croatia - Trade and Transport Integration Project is to develop trade along Corridor Vc by improving the capacity, efficiency and quality of services on the southern end of Corridor Vc with particular focus on the port of Ploce, and on coordination aspects among all corridor participants. The project consists of the following components: (1)The Port Infrastructure Development component includes the following subcomponents: (i) construction of a new bulk cargo terminal with an initial capacity of 4 million tons; (ii) construction of a container/multipurpose terminal with an initial capacity of 66,000 twenty foot equivalent unit; and (iii) construction/rehabilitation of the supporting port infrastructure (road, rail, water, wastewater, and power supply) within the port area including a new entrance facility. (2) The Trade and Transport Integration Component includes the development and rollout of a modern electronic port community system, integrating all members of the port community (shipping lines, shipping agent, stevedoring companies, banks, rail, road transport, border agencies) into a seamless information system enabling accurate and timely exchange of information and automated processing, where appropriate. (3) The Project Implementation Component includes the services required to prepare and support the successful implementation of the Project. This covers in particular: (i) technical assistance to PPA to implement its business plan and establish the concession for new terminals; (ii) technical services required for the preparation and supervision of Project components; (iii) audit services for the Project and Port of Ploce Authority; (iv) training on Project management, procurement and financial management; (v) procurement support; and (vi) incremental implementation costs.