I. The geographical location – how favorable it is, is the port assailed too often by high winds, cyclones, hurricanes, seaquakes etc.
II. The availability of skilled labor
III. Financial aid
IV. Rapid economic recovery of the hinterland
V. Availability of sufficient land area for expansion for constructing quay sides, and berths, and sea area for dredging and deepening of the navigation channel
VI. Clearance of sea bed for deepening the draft
VII. Proximity of inland container depots
VIII. Facilities for dry docking of ships for temporary repairs
IX. Bunkering and fuelling arrangements