1.

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Background to the study

1.2

Study approach and scope

2.

THE CONTEXT OF PORT PRICING

2.1

Pricing objectives

2.2

Pricing structure

2.3

ESCAP/UNDP Model Port Tariff Structure

2.4

Port pricing approaches

3.

COMPARISON OF PORT TARIFF STRUCTURES

3.1

Modification of the Model Port Tariff Structure for comparison

3.2

Comparison of tariff structure

3.3

Characteristics of port tariff structures by country

3.4

Port pricing approaches and systems by country

4.

COMPARISON OF ACTUAL PORT TARIFF LEVELS

4.1

Methodology

4.2

Hypothetical ships and cargo throughput assumptions

4.3

Comparison of port tariff levels and competitiveness

5.

CONCLUSION AND ISSUES RAISED

5.1

Model tariff structure

5.2

Comparison of port tariff levels

5.3

Trigger model for tariff revision

ANNEXES

I.

PORT TARIFF SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

II.

LITERATURE ON PORT PRICING

III.

PORT TARIFF-SETTING MODEL

IV.

TRIGGER MODEL FOR TARIFF REVISION