- develop and monitor key performance indicator on port efficiency e.g. cargo handling and ship turnaround time.
- monitor and, when necessary, review the KPLs to improve efficiency of ASEAN ports
- establish a national coordinating body, where applicable, to oversee the port and land transport infrastructure development which will work on a national master plan for port and land transport development for better port access
- include projects to improve accessibility of ASEAN's ports into relevant master plans developed by ASEAN member states.
- enhance the capacity of the 47 designated ports
- review designated ports and implement projects to enhance their capacities