1. Yangon Port Development
Towards a Long-term Vision Yangon, May 2018

2. Yangon Port 2050: A Dutch Long-term vision
The Dutch companies in Myanmar discussed Yangon Port during a Port Pressure Cooker in January 2018 (Yangon).
Key issues and opportunities were discussed, leading to initial ideas for the Dutch Long-term Vision for Yangon Port.
Coalition of Dutch companies committed resources to invest deepen dialogue with Myanmar strategic stakeholders, and explore two year proposal with Dutch government.

3. The Netherlands and their Experience
Netherlands is a Delta Nation and houses one of the largest ports in the world
Very strong Water Sector (Ports, Climate Change, Flood Resilience)
Independent Business Sector
Extensive knowledge of Myanmar through various ongoing initiatives (G2G, K2K, B2B)
Proven results in similar projects:
Mekong Delta, Vietnam.
Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Indonesia
Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands

4. Key issues for Yangon Port
Current draught limitation of Yangon and Thilawa Port (-9m and -10m respectively)
Poor hinterland connections to Industrial Zones (IZs) and Mandalay region
Lack of synergy due to scattered port development
High logistics costs hampering economic growth
Short-term vision of Yangon Port and Thilawa (10-20 years)
Uncertainties in the long-term
Long project history

5. Stakeholders
(MTOC) Ministry of Transport and Communication: Myanmar Port Authority, Department of Marine Administration, Inland Water Transport, Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems, Department of Meteorology and Hydrology
(MONREC) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
(MOPF) Ministry of Planning and Finance
(MOC) Ministry of Construction
(MOGE) Myanmar Oil & Gas Enterprise
(MMU) Myanmar Maritime University
(MFSL) Myanma Five Star Shipping Line
(MIFFA) Myanmar International Freight Forwarders Association
Myanmar Fuel Oil Importers and Distributors Association
Private port/terminal operators, logistics companies, local stakeholders

6. Existing Plans for Deep Sea Ports and Yangon Port
Several plans were developed for a Deep Sea Port
Kyaukpyu, Rakhine State (West)
Ngayoke Bay, Ayeyarwaddy Region (West)
Kalagauk, between Mawlamyine and Ye Region (South)
Dawei, Tanintharyi Region (South)
The long-term vision for Yangon Sea Port will take into account the possible development of any deep sea port.
Different scenarios will be assessed, including the deep sea port development plans and the development of the Yangon / Thilawa Port area.

7. The Netherlands and their Experience
Netherlands is a Delta Nation and houses one of the largest ports in the world
Very strong Water Sector (Ports, Climate Change, Flood Resilience)
Independent Business Sector
Extensive knowledge of Myanmar through various ongoing initiatives (G2G, K2K, B2B)
Proven results in similar projects:
Mekong Delta, Vietnam.
Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Indonesia
Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands

8. Current developments Sittwe Thilawa/Yangon Kyaukpyu Kalegauk Island
2008: MoU Indian – MM govern.
Development as India Gateway
Kaladan Multi-Modal project
Thilawa SEZ/deep river port 25 km downstream of Yangon
Both ports face depth restrictions
Many expansions planned
Kyaukpyu
Kalegauk Island
SEZ containing port/industrial area
Led by China’s CITIC (70/85% stake)
2015: Chinese oil pipeline operational
River port expansions in Mawlamyine
Several feasibility studies conducted for deep sea port locations
End of EWEC-corridor
Pathein
Dawei
PIC: industrial zones, new port areas
Deep sea port locations proposed at Nga Yoke Kaung/Danson Bay
Planned upgrades of road, rail and IWT links with Yangon
SEZ developed by Italian-Thai group
Project on hold, will restart soon
Focus on export, potential as transit

9. Look wide before pinning Yangon port
How to handle large shallow areas in Yangon river and the river mouth?
Will Yangon remain the main gateway?
Use other Myanmar coastal ports for future transshipment of Post-Panamax vessels?
Accept high dredging CAPEX/OPEX?

10. Supply: existing road infrastructure
Yangon has a clear monopoly due to its comparatively better infrastructure, connectivity, and support of rich hinterland
Traffic congestions in Yangon contribute to increases in travel and lead times, and therefore to an increase in transportation costs
Ministry of Construction allocates high priority on certain segments of the highway network, shown in the figure
Myanmar uses a multimodal transport system, however there is a lack of equipment for cargo/container handling, and the railway and road networks are not integrated

11. Supply:
planned developments

12. existing cargo forecasts
Demand:
existing cargo forecasts
TO BE ADDED

13. Depth requirements
Taking into account Myanmar’s economic developments and container ship size trends in the Asian region, Myanmar should be able to accommodate TEU container ships in the near future (already sailing on intra-Asian shipping routes)
If Myanmar remains a feeder market: drafts of 10 m will be sufficient (± TEU)
If Myanmar facilitates handling of main line ships: drafts of 12.5 – 13 m (± TEU)
Depth requirements will follow from the cargo forecast

14. Urban, Industrial, Infrastructure developments
‘’The Project for the National Logistics Master Plan Study of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar – Draft Final Report’’,
author: Ministry of Construction and JICA (October 2017) ….

15. Urban, Industrial, Infrastructure developments

16. Showcase: Port of Rotterdam Development.
Over 100 years of Port Development

17. The Rotterdam-Model. Think Big – start small
Yangon Port 2050:
The Rotterdam-Model. Think Big – start small
40km N
Rotterdam
40km
Yangon N

18. Yangon Port 2050: a Dutch Long-term Vision
Goal
The Rotterdam-Model in Yangon: “Think Big, Start Small”
Incorporate on-going plans for Yangon Port and city development (supply)
Assess economic development cargo forecasts (demand)
Develop a vision for the port development on the short-, medium- and long-term (phased approach)
Consider the Urban, Industrial and Infrastructure development scenarios (integrated approach)
Flexible, Adaptable, Accommodate for Growth
Resilient to Climate Change
Vision
Result

19. Yangon Port 2050: The Initial next steps Stakeholders
Stakeholders and their objectives
Technical overview
Supply (existing infrastructure and planned developments)
Demand (cargo forecasts)
Institutional, financial and economical setting
Regional, national and local development plans
Business case

20. Key Questions
Who are the main stakeholders and what are their objectives?
When and where will a deep sea port be constructed?
What are the development plans for the Yangon and Thilawa Port area? …
Notes: Pressure Cooker session January, 2018, Yangon.

21. ….. Port Users Myanmar Government Training & Educational Institutes
Competitors
Investors /Owners /Shareholders
Community
Suppliers