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the SEZ and port is anticipated in the next 2 overlooking the Arabian Sea and Indian invited to present their qualifications and
– 3 years. Ocean beyond. Its relative proximity to indicative commercial strategy, under an
It also comes as Duqm Port’s marine regional markets in the Middle East, the Expression of Interest (EoI) submission, on
infrastructure of the Commercial Berth is Indian sub-continent and East Africa is also the basis of which a shortlist of prequalified
substantially complete, paving the way for seen as particularly beneficial. bidders will be established to carry out a
Port of Duqm Company (PoDC) to now Interested bidders have until September competitive dialogue for developing the
focus on the development and operation of 9, 2021 to submit their Expressions of project agreements and selecting a preferred
dedicated terminals with the support of well- Interest, according to the Port of Duqm bidder for award,” the JV said.
established international players. Company (PoDC), a 50:50 joint venture “The selected operator will be granted a 30-
International interest in Port of Duqm’s between the Government of the Sultanate of year license agreement to develop and operate
tender is expected to be strong, given Oman (represented by Asyad Group) and the facility, while marine infrastructure, yard
Duqm’s positioning as a new economic Consortium Antwerp Port (CAP). paving and buildings are already available,” it
growth pole for the Sultanate, coupled with “PoDC is publishing an Invitation to further stated.
its advantageous geographical location Prequalify (ITP) where respondents are OMAN DAILY OBSERVER

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