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Covering major construction projects in the Middle East
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Egypt |
| Project Value |
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USD 1,300,000,000 Estimated |
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Infrastructure | Ports |
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Consultant |
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Material Handling Consultants
(Engineering study) |
| Profile Type |
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Standalone Project
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| On Hold
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Last Activity: Construction - Bid Evaluation
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Initial Completion: 2011
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| Background |
Sokhna Port Development CompanySokhna Port Development Company plans to expand the port in Sokhna, located northwest Suez Economic Zone, 40 Km south of Suez, Egypt. The USD 1.3 billion expansion project will include building a 1.2 million TEUs container terminal and adding 800 m area for general and bulk cargo. |
| Latest Events |
As of October 2011, the project was still on hold and the schedule was not yet announced. |
| Previous Events |
In August 2008, the project was put on hold. In July 2008, the ITB for the construction contract was issued and the bids were under evaluation. In June 2008, the engineering study and design were completed. In Q1 2008, preliminary studies and the feasibility study were completed, and the engineering study started. |
| Scope of Work |
Construction of a 1.2 million TEUs container terminal and expansion of the general cargo terminal by 800 m. |
| Project News |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| Q1 2008 |
Study | Preliminary and feasibility study completed | | | Study | Engineering study started
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| Jun 2008 |
Study | Engineering study and design completed
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| Jul 2008 |
Construction | ITB for the construction contract issued
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| Q3 2008 |
Planning | Project put on hold
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