New Priok terminal building contracts awarded
It seems to be all systems go for Tanjung Priok Port's new terminal in Kalibaru with state-owned operator Pelindo II awarding an IDR8.2trn building contract to fellow state construction company Pembangunan Perumahan (PTTP) for six construction projects, Seatrade Asia online reports.
The scope of works includes include building a container yard, a breakwater disposal and a breakwater container yard. It will also include some overburdening and reclamation works. "There is no other obstacle for us to be able to operate a terminal in New Priok in 2014,” Pelindo II president director Richard Lino was quoted as saying.
Construction is expected to start in the third quarter is scheduled to be completed in the next 50 months.