The Government of Argentina, in partnership with the International Finance Corporation, has launched a consultancy tender for interested firms to deliver a proposal of an Inland Waterway Strategic Plan (IWSP) for Argentina, addressing the Paraguay-Parana-Uruguay-Rio de la Plata waterway. 

The assignment will encompass all the technical, economic, and institutional aspects, deemed relevant to achieve an efficient operation of the waterway, identifying and exploiting every opportunity for improvement. 

The topics will include at least the following:

• the economically convenient draft to be achieved in each section
• economically viable interventions aimed at reducing congestion and delays
• the proper sizing of the interventions, taking into account the future trends regarding the design of the vessels. 

The IWSPs horizon will be at least the next 20 years, although it may be increased if both the team and the Task Team Leader agree. 

The deadline for the submission of interests in the tender is on August 19, 2020. 

The tender information can be accessed on our business opportunity page here.