Mongla Port Authority

Name

Mongla Port Authority

Legal name

Mongla Port Authority (মোংলা বন্দর কর্তৃপক্ষ)

Website

https://mpa.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

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PRIMARYBPAIALAF

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

SECONDARYTLAHAAAB

Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Container Ports & Terminals (Container Handling)

SECONDARYTLAHAJAA

Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Ship Agency, Husbandry & Port Call Services

SECONDARYTHAIALAH

Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers

Travel & Hospitality/Rail, Bus & Ground Passenger Transport/Passenger Transport Stations, Terminals & Interchanges

SECONDARYTLAHAJAD

Fresh Water Supply & Potable Water Delivery Coordination

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Ship Agency, Husbandry & Port Call Services

Keywords

• Seaport operations
• Cargo handling services
• Vessel berthing
• Maritime logistics
• Port security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bagerhat

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mongla Port Authority operates Bangladesh's second-largest seaport at Mongla in Bagerhat District, providing vessel berthing, container and bulk cargo handling, navigation through a 144 km Sundarbans channel, ISPS-compliant security, and ancillary services (freshwater, electrical, firefighting). It serves as the southwestern maritime gateway handling import-export cargo, including project cargo for major national infrastructure projects such as the Rampal Power Plant and Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

Product overview

Mongla Port Authority operates as a maritime gateway port with a comprehensive suite of digital and physical services. The digital infrastructure includes a Port Automation and Office Application System for internal operations, alongside customer-facing One Stop Service for streamlined procedures. Core port operations encompass container handling, berthing scheduling, equipment facilities, and security services compliant with ISPS Code. Utility services include electrical supply (via PDB, generators, and solar), fresh water supply, and fire protection. Information services provide daily vessel tracking, equipment status, container positioning, and tariff information. The port manages a 144 km navigational channel through the Sundarbans and maintains facilities including Roosevelt Jetty and Hiron Point Pilot Station.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vessel Berthing and Berthing Scheduling Scheduling and allocation of berths for incoming vessels, with regular berthing meeting schedules published to coordinate vessel port calls and manage jetty space for shipping companies and vessel operators.
• Container Handling Container handling services for import-export cargo, including internal container ship operations for cargo movement, serving shipping lines and importers/exporters.
• Cargo Handling (Bulk, Liquid, Project, Vehicle) Handling of diverse cargo types including bulk cargo, liquid cargo, project cargo for national infrastructure projects (e.g., Rampal Power Plant, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant), and vehicles, for industrial and commercial trade entities.
• ISPS Code Port Security Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bangladesh Navy (বাংলাদেশ নৌ-বাহিনী)coreOthersCoordinated security operations for the 144 km Sundarbans navigation channel. Bangladesh Navy participates in joint security patrols to prevent terrorism, piracy, robbery, and hijacking in the port channel area, alongside Coast Guard and Water Police.
• Bangladesh Coast Guard (বাংলাদেশ কোস্ট গার্ড)coreOthersJoint security operations with Mongla Port Authority and Bangladesh Navy for the navigational channel, providing maritime security and surveillance for vessel traffic through the Sundarbans.
• Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) (বি আই ডাব্লিউ টি এ)minorOthersGovernment agency providing inland water transport regulation. Listed as an important external link on the MPA official portal.
• Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) (বি আই ডাব্লিউ টি সি)minorOthersGovernment corporation for inland water transport. Listed as an important external link on the MPA official portal.
• Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (বাংলাদেশ শিপিং কর্পোরেশন)minorOthersNational shipping corporation. Listed as an important external link on the MPA official portal.
• Chittagong Port Authority (চট্টগ্রাম বন্দর কর্তৃপক্ষ)minorOthersBangladesh's primary seaport authority. Listed as an important external link on the MPA official portal, indicating inter-port cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• Ministry of Shipping (নৌ-পরিবহন মন্ত্রণালয়)coreOthersParent ministry overseeing Mongla Port Authority's operations and policy direction. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Shipping has visited and reviewed MPA development projects.
• e-Government Portal (National)minorOthersListed as central e-governance platform integration through the Bangladesh National Portal (bangladesh.gov.bd), e-procurement (eprocure.gov.bd), and Government Service Portal (grs.gov.bd) for complaint management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bangladesh Land Port Authority: Sister government authority under the Ministry of Shipping, managing cross-border land customs and cargo terminals. Comparable as a Bangladesh government logistics infrastructure operator with similar regulatory and digital service models.
• Chittagong Port Authority: Bangladesh's largest seaport and primary maritime gateway. Directly comparable as a sister government port authority under the Ministry of Shipping, handling containerized, bulk, and project cargo for the same national trade flows.
• Payra Port Authority: Bangladesh's third seaport, also operating under the Ministry of Shipping. Directly comparable as a government maritime gateway developing hinterland connectivity, competing for the same import-export cargo base.

Regional players

• Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA): South Asian government-owned port authority operating the Port of Colombo. Comparable as a regional public port authority under direct ministerial oversight, providing container, bulk, and breakbulk handling with ISPS compliance.
• Mumbai Port Authority: Indian government port authority operating India's largest port by cargo volume. Comparable as a regional government port authority managing diverse cargo, with published tariffs and a regulated port-community services model.
• Haldia Dock Complex (Kolkata Port Trust): Indian government-operated port complex handling bulk, liquid, and container cargo in the Hooghly River system. Comparable as a riverine/constrained-access government port serving a similar hinterland role as Mongla in Bangladesh.
• Port Klang Authority: Malaysia's principal port authority operating Port Klang, a major Bay of Bengal-adjacent regional hub. Comparable as a government port authority in South/Southeast Asia providing berthing, marine services, and port-community digital systems.

Broad incumbents

• DP World: Global port operator with terminal interests in South Asia (e.g., Cochin/India-adjacent operations). Comparable as a multinational port operator delivering berthing, cargo handling, customs digitization, and ISPS-compliant security services.
• Singapore PSA (Port of Singapore Authority): Global benchmark public port operator managing container terminals worldwide. Comparable as a large, government-linked port authority offering berthing, cargo handling, and digital port-community services at scale.
• Adani Ports & SEZ Limited: India's largest private multi-port operator covering container, bulk, liquid, and ro-ro cargo. Comparable as a large-scale port operator with integrated digital services, ISPS-grade security, and reefer capacity serving South Asian trade.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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