Transport and shipping
Transport infrastructure and facilities
SSCA outline six-year plan to boost aviation sector take off
Aviation officials have laid out how a new strategic plan will advance Cambodia’s aviation sector. The Kingdom’s three international airports were connected to 34 worldwide destinations by the end of 2024. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ssca-outline-six-year-plan-to-boost-aviation-sector-take-off
PPAP enjoys 30 per cent growth in cargo, container vessels
A steady rise in domestic demand for goods and exports drove a more than 30% increase in the amount of cargo that passed through Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) in the first two months of 2025. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ppap-enjoys-30-per-cent-growth-in-cargo-container-vessels
Kingdom’s tallest bridge open for 7 days during Khmer New Year
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced that Pursat province’s Bridge No. 28, the tallest bridge in Cambodia, will be temporarily open to the public from April 11-17, before and during the Khmer New Year celebrations. ...
SSCA lay out 2025 goals: 7.5 million air passengers
Cambodia aims to increase air passenger traffic to 7.5 million people in 2025, an increase of over one million compared to 2024, and to transport 80,000 tonnes of goods. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ssca-lay-out-2025-goals-7-5-million-air-passengers
Public consulted on personalised ‘moto’ plate pricing
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is conducting consultations on the public’s preferred pricing structure for personalised license plates for motorcycles and scooters. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/public-consulted-on-personalised-moto-plate-pricing
Cambodia, Germany discuss closer transport connectivity
Cambodia and Germany have discussed the establishment of direct flight connections, with the plan being to launch operations once the Techo International Airport opens later this year. In 2024, about 75,000 German nationals travelled to the Kingdom. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-germany-discuss-closer-transport-connectivity
Unregistered vessels to be banned from Cambodian waterways
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has issued a warning that unregistered vessels will be prohibited from operating in Cambodian waters. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/unregistered-vessels-to-be-banned-from-cambodian-waterways
Istanbul-Phnom Penh flights announced for December
Tourism specialists have highlighted how the launch of a new Turkish Airlines route from Istanbul, Turkiye, to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, at the end of 2025 will contribute to boosting Cambodia’s tourism industry and create a more convenient travel environment for investors looking to either bring ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/istanbul-phnom-penh-flights-announced-for-december
Weigh station officials transferred to ‘improve efficiency’
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has reshuffled officials at weigh stations across the country to strengthen the efficiency of their operations. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/weigh-station-officials-transferred-to-improve-efficiency-
$6.5M traffic fines issued in 2024, as road toll falls by 5%
In a year-long traffic law enforcement campaign in 2024, authorities fined a total of 11,6308 drivers across the Kingdom. Fines equalling 26.230 billion riel (over $6.5 million) were issued. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/-6-5m-traffic-fines-issued-in-2024-as-road-toll-falls-by-5-
Phnom Penh airport stages large-scale crash simulation exercises
Extensive emergency response drills which simulated a plane crash were conducted at Phnom Penh International Airport this morning. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/phnom-penh-airport-stages-large-scale-crash-simulation-exercises
Sihanoukville port expansion drives skyrocketing net profits
The expansion of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) led to a one third increase in container throughput in 2024. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sihanoukville-port-expansion-drives-skyrocketing-net-profits
Kingdom to Kingdom: Air Cambodia adds Bangkok route
National carrier Air Cambodia inaugurated a new route connecting Phnom Penh with Bangkok, Thailand, on February 17. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kingdom-to-kingdom-air-cambodia-adds-bangkok-route-
Transport ministry, Royal sign railway development partnership
As part of the government’s efforts to improve the Kingdom’s transport infrastructure across all modes of transport, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport has signed a framework agreement with private company Royal Railway Co., Ltd. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/transport-ministry-royal-sign-railway-development-partnership
River port management centre of focus ahead of Funan Techo Canal
As construction of the Funan Techo Canal begins to gather steam, the Kingdom is working to develop a legal framework for the management of freshwater ports. ...
Six months on, Funan Techo Canal impact resolution set to begin
Six months after the groundbreaking of the Funan Techo Canal, Kandal provincial authorities have started discussions on compensation for affected residents, with impact resolution set to begin in mid-February 2025. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/six-months-on-funan-techo-canal-impact-resolution-set-to-begin/
Cambodia shoots for direct Japanese flights
Cambodia is hopeful that the Japanese government and private sector will encourage the Japanese airline ANA to re-launch direct flights. Renewed services are not only expected to boost tourism, but also enhance cooperation in commerce and attract more Japanese investment to the Kingdom. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-shoots-for-direct-japanese-flights
Private sector laud Manet’s plans to fast track rail connections
The private sector has applauded calls by Prime Minister Hun Manet to hasten the development of Cambodia’s railway networks. He encouraged the completion of negotiation procedures for a railway concession agreement, by resetting the framework for public-private partnership (PPP) investment in existing lines. ...
Kingdom’s international airports saw more than 6 million passengers in ‘24
More than six million passengers, both domestic and international, passed through Cambodia’s three international airports in 2024, an increase of more than 20% over the previous year. ...
Govt’s new policies, incentives to develop border areas
Prime Minister Hun Manet Wednesday said that the Royal Government has set a goal to transform and develop border areas nationwide, starting with the northeastern border. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501614767/govts-new-policies-incentives-to-develop-border-areas/
Top 3 Cambodian infrastructure projects In 2025 which could boost construction development
According to the annual report from the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC), released in November 2024, Cambodia’s construction sector attracted nearly US $80 billion of investment capital over 24 years from 2000 to 2024. In this time there have been construction permits ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501605375/top-3-cambodian-infrastructure-projects-in-2025-which-could-boost-construction-development/
ADB-funded road transforms Kep people’s livelihood
The Techo Santhepheap Angkol Beach Road, a $10 million project funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of the ‘Second Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth’ initiative, has emerged as a major draw of visitors in Kep province, transforming approximately 3,000 ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501605545/adb-funded-road-transforms-kep-peoples-livelihood/
Phnom Penh Autonomous Port nets $34 million in 10 months
Public-listed Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) netted a revenue of $34.47 million in the January to October period in 2024, a rise of 18 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a recent report it filed with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX). ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593980/phnom-penh-autonomous-port-nets-34-million-in-10-months/
Cambodia needs $36B for large scale infra development
Cambodia needs an investment capital of around $36 billion to implement the master plan for infrastructure developments in short- and medium-term projects 2023-2027 and long-term projects 2028-2033, according to a report by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501593982/cambodia-needs-36b-for-large-scale-infra-development/