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Table 3

Logic model analysis of the maritime transport sector in Bangladesh

	Bangladesh
Key factor	Input	Activities	Outputs	Outcomes	Impact
Maritime transport	Human Resources: Maritime professionals, port workers, shipping company employees, educators in marine academies Financial resources: Government funding, private sector investments, international loans/grants Information resources: Data on trade volumes, shipping routes and port capacities Technological resources: Vessel tracking systems and modern freight management technology	Construction of new deep-water ports at Matarbari and Payra equipped with cutting-edge handling machinery to handle growing trade and commerce (Sinha, 2023). Incentives and assistance for regional shipping firms to raise the quantity of merchant ships registered in Bangladesh. Establishing agreements with surrounding nations and medium-sized ships to facilitate feeder services and coastal shipping	A rise in the number of maritime professionals and improved services offered by companies involved in the maritime industry. An increase in investment in the regional shipping sector is reflected in the rise in the number of merchant ships registered in Bangladesh. Signed agreements pertaining to coastal shipping foster greater regional cooperation	Improved maritime education and training, resulting in a workforce with specialized knowledge. Reduction in dependency on foreign shipping companies, retaining freight costs within the country. Improved trade ties with surrounding nations	Increased employment opportunities and economic activity will raise living standards in coastal communities. Substantial increase in trade volumes and effective maritime transportation contribute significantly to GDP. Reduced lead times and more effective shipping practices all help to cut emissions and the carbon footprint

	Bangladesh
Key factor	Input	Activities	Outputs	Outcomes	Impact
Maritime transport	Human Resources: Maritime professionals, port workers, shipping company employees, educators in marine academiesFinancial resources: Government funding, private sector investments, international loans/grantsInformation resources: Data on trade volumes, shipping routes and port capacitiesTechnological resources: Vessel tracking systems and modern freight management technology	Construction of new deep-water ports at Matarbari and Payra equipped with cutting-edge handling machinery to handle growing trade and commerce (Sinha, 2023).Incentives and assistance for regional shipping firms to raise the quantity of merchant ships registered in Bangladesh.Establishing agreements with surrounding nations and medium-sized ships to facilitate feeder services and coastal shipping	A rise in the number of maritime professionals and improved services offered by companies involved in the maritime industry. An increase in investment in the regional shipping sector is reflected in the rise in the number of merchant ships registered in Bangladesh. Signed agreements pertaining to coastal shipping foster greater regional cooperation	Improved maritime education and training, resulting in a workforce with specialized knowledge. Reduction in dependency on foreign shipping companies, retaining freight costs within the country. Improved trade ties with surrounding nations	Increased employment opportunities and economic activity will raise living standards in coastal communities. Substantial increase in trade volumes and effective maritime transportation contribute significantly to GDP. Reduced lead times and more effective shipping practices all help to cut emissions and the carbon footprint

Source(s): Authors’ compilation based on Sinha (2023)