Ministry of Transport: Al-Faw Port enters an advanced stage of preparation for commercial operation
The Ministry of Transport announced on Tuesday that the Grand Faw Port has entered an advanced stage of preparations for commercial operation following the completion of its main berths for receiving cargo ships. Ministry spokesperson Maitham al-Safi told the official news agency that “the Grand Faw Port has entered an advanced stage of preparations for commercial operation after the completion of the main berths for receiving commercial vessels.” He added that “work is currently underway to finalize the necessary infrastructure for the port’s commercial operation and complete maritime connections with regional and international ports to ensure international competitiveness.” He pointed out that “the government is giving great attention to selecting port operators with outstanding international experience and qualifications,” explaining that “the Ministry of Transport has worked with international consulting firms and possesses the specialized expertise that qualifies it to select competent operators with world-class standards.” He continued, stating that “the first phase of the port’s operation will have a capacity of 3.5 million containers annually.”
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