Kampot seaport to become ‘main gateway’ to region

14 Mar 2019 2055 | Business & Trade Fairs

With a quarter of construction work already completed, the new port in Kampot province will become the country’s main gateway to tourism destinations in the region, the minister of tourism said.

The seaport, which is being builtin Tek Chhou district, will be ableto accommodate one million travellers,Dr. Thong Khon, the Minister of Tourism, said Tuesday during a visit to the construction site.

He said the port will become a key infrastructure in the Kingdom’s logistics and transportation network.

“Kampot’s international seaport began construction in August last year and is now about 25 percent complete,” he said.

The project is scheduled for completion by the end of the year to coincide with the Sea Festival, which will be held in the province for the second time, the minister said.

“Located in the southern economic corridor, the port will connect Kampot province to the world.

“It will boost the development of tourism and related sectors in Kampot and other destinations in the coast,” he said, adding that the port will boast facilities that match international standards.

The project is supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and is part of the Greater Mekong Sub-region Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project, Mr Khon said.