Transport infrastructure and facilities
Waterways and ports
S’ville port reports revenue up 16% in Q2, profits drop
Cambodia Stock Exchange- (CSX-) listed Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) saw a 16.55 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue during the second quarter of this year, according to an unaudited report filed on the exchange. In the second quarter of this year, the port earned $20.42 ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sville-port-reports-revenue-16-q2-profits-drop
Jica comitted to support development of PAS port
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) has expressed commitment to support the development of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) by continuing to provide grant aid and loans after it transferred its shares of PAS to Japanese logistic firm Kamigumi Co Ltd. ...
Hor Kimsay
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jica-comitted-support-development-pas-port
Port cargo traffic at Sihanoukville sees 16% first quarter rise
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic through the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port rose 16 per cent year-on-year, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol. Chanthol, speaking at the 133rd International Labour Day anniversary in Preah Sihanouk province on Wednesday, said ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/port-cargo-traffic-sihanoukville-sees-16-first-quarter-rise
Phnom Penh Port expansion set to boost Kingdom’s waterways shipping
The launch of the 2nd phase of the Phnom Penh Autonomous Port’s (PPAP) container terminal will boost the Kingdom’s waterway shipping through more trade capacity and reduced costs, according to industry insiders. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/phnom-penh-port-expansion-set-boost-kingdoms-waterways-shipping
Cambodia, ADB discuss $30m loan
The Ministry of Tourism has begun discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over a $30-million loan to fund infrastructure in coastal provinces that would support tourism development. The government has announced plans to use the money to build two seaports in Preah Sihanouk province – ...
Chea Vannak
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50555099/cambodia-adb-discuss-30m-loan/
Preah Sihanouk authorities to bulldoze illegal jetty
The Preah Sihanouk provincial authorities will demolish an illegal jetty being constructed along the Sihanoukville coastline in commune 1 after the owner refused an order to dismantle it. Preah Sihanouk provincial hall spokesperson Or Saroeun told The Post on Tuesday that the authorities previously issued ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/preah-sihanouk-authorities-bulldoze-illegal-jetty
PPSP and PAS report strong performances
Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone (PPSP) and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) – both public companies listed in Cambodia’s nascent stock market – reported solid growth during the first half of the year. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50522980/ppsp-and-pas-report-strong-performances/
Kampot’s seaport breaks ground
Construction of a much-awaited seaport in the coastal province of Kampot began yesterday, with insiders saying the upcoming harbour will boost maritime transportation with Vietnam and Thailand and bolster the local tourism industry and the national economy. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50520556/kampots-seaport-breaks-ground/
Free rides for water taxis and western railway extended
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday extended the fare-free period for the capital’s water taxi system until the end of the year as a way of expressing his gratitude for the results of Sunday’s election. ...
Sok Chan
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50518154/free-rides-for-water-taxis-and-western-railway-extended/
Capital ferry hosts official launch
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport said caretaker Prime Minister Hun Sen presided over the official launch of a ferry service that has been operating for the past three months. The service takes passengers along the Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassac rivers, making three ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/capital-ferry-hosts-official-launch
Sihanoukville port kicks off use of new terminal
State-owned Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) launched its multipurpose terminal on Monday, which was praised by a government official as a way for the country to export faster and more efficiently. The $74 million Japan-backed terminal will provide an additional 330 metres for ship docking and ...
Cheng Sokhorng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sihanoukville-port-kicks-use-new-terminal
New terminal to allow Sihanoukville port to process bigger loads
The Kingdom’s only deep-sea port, operated by state-owned Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), will launch a new multipurpose terminal on June 25, to accommodate larger vessels with heavy loads, it said on Wednesday. PAS Chairman and CEO Lou Kim Chhun said the inauguration of the multipurpose ...
Hor Kimsay
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/new-terminal-allow-sihanoukville-port-process-bigger-loads
Kampot ferry construction delayed
Construction on a new tourist ferry port located about 6 kilometres from the provincial capital in Kampot province has been delayed, although a Tourism Ministry spokesman promised that construction would begin before the end of this year. ...
Cheng Sokhorng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/kampot-ferry-construction-delayed
Kampot’s seaport to break ground in March
With the bidding process for the project coming to an end, the construction of a new seaport for tourist vessels in Kampot will begin in March, a representative of Kampot’s tourism department told Khmer Times. ...
Sum Manet
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50102228/kampots-seaport-to-break-ground-in-march/
Prime Minister supportive of water taxi system
Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday expressed support for the waterway transport system from Prek Phnov to Phnom Penh and to Takhmao city, which will be launched before Khmer New Year. ...
Mom Sophon
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/50102045/prime-minister-supportive-of-water-taxi-system/
Water taxi system to kick off by Khmer New Year
A public transport system based on boats, known as water taxis, for the capital is in its first stage of development, with officials saying it will be ready by April, in time for Khmer New Year. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5099604/water-taxi-system-kick-off-khmer-new-year/
Kampot seaport coming in 2019
Construction of the first seaport for tourist vessels in Kampot is due to start by the end of the year. The groundbreaking ceremony for the port project was previously scheduled for September, but was delayed. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5085576/kampot-seaport-coming-2019/
Backlash over island ferry fee in Sihanoukville
Private sector tourism operators claimed yesterday that a new government mandate that charges travelers an additional $2 fee to use ferry services to reach the islands off the coast near Sihanoukville has sparked a furious backlash from domestic tourists. ...
Cheng Sokhorng
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/backlash-over-island-ferry-fee-sihanoukville
New container terminal okayed
The construction of a new container terminal as part of an expansion project of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS) will start by early 2019 after Japan signed an agreement to provide a low-interest loan of about $209 million. ...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5079196/new-container-terminal-okayed/
Sihanoukville port rides wave of increasing container traffic
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (PAS), which operates the Kingdom’s only deepsea port, reported a modest increase in container traffic during the first six months of the year, compared to a year earlier, a trend its director said should result in higher profits for the listed company. ...
Hor Kimsay
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sihanoukville-port-rides-wave-increasing-container-traffic
Construction of international tourism port on the way
Cambodia has finalised architectural plan and design for the country’s first-ever international tourism port and been proceeding cost estimation and construction – thanks to the loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ...
Mom Chandara Soleil
http://www.akp.gov.kh/?p=106465
Kampot seaport construction to start
Provincial tourism department director Soy Sinol said a construction study of the Asian Development Bank-funded project had been completed.The $18-million tourism seaport is due to come into service by 2019. ...
Chea Vannak
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/38106/kampot-seaport--construction-to-start/
Port unveils $200m expansion
Sihanoukville Autonomous Port (SAP) is to build a $200 million container terminal as part of an expansion project due to be completed by 2022. ...
Sok Chan
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/38014/port-unveils--200m-expansion/
Sihanoukville port announces bookbuild and IPO date
The state-owned enterprise that operates Cambodia’s only deep-sea port officially announced that it will launch its six-day bookbuild and public roadshow starting next Tuesday with an expected initial public offering (IPO) on the Kingdom’s stock market set for May 31, the company’s sole underwriter said ...
Hor Kimsay
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/sihanoukville-port-announces-bookbuild-and-ipo-date