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ICTSI unit inks deal to expand Puerto Cortes in Honduras

ICTSI unit inks deal to expand Puerto Cortes in Honduras
International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) unit Operadura Portuaria Centroamericana has inked a deal to expand Puerto Cortes in Honduras.

OPC has signed a contract with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the first phase of the expansion of specialised container and cargo terminal at Puerto Cortes. The first phase of construction will feature a 350 m berth with a draught of 15.5 m and will be equipped with two post-panamax quay cranes.

The first phase is scheduled for completion by mid-2018. The port handles 85% of shipments to Honduras, 10% to El Salvador and 5% to Nicaragua.

ICTSI was awarded a 30-year concession for the design, financing, construction, maintenance, operation and exploration of the terminal in 2013.