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ខ្មែរ 
water transportation
Ministry of Public Works Issues Safety Measures for Water Travel Ahead of Rainy Season and Pchum Ben Festival
The General Department of Waterway, Sea, and Port Transport under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport has announced critical safety measures aimed at enhancing water travel security during the rainy season, particularly in light of the upcoming national Pchum Ben festival. In an effort to safeguard ferry operators, ship owners, crew members, and passengers navigating the nation’s waterwa...
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Kampot Welcomes New International Tourist Port with Grand Opening Ceremony
The long-awaited Kampot International Tourist Port officially opened today in a ceremony by Prime Minister Hun Manet. This impressive development, valued at USD 10 million, is set to significantly boost the tourism sector in Kampot Province, attracting visitors from both domestic and international markets. Situated on 4.25 hectares in Chum Kriel Village, Chum Kriel Commune, Teuk Chhou District,...
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Phnom Penh Autonomous Port Sees Significant Increase in Container Traffic & Revenue
The Phnom Penh Autonomous Port has reported remarkable growth in container traffic and overall operations for January 2025. The port handled over 40,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of containers, reflecting an astonishing increase of nearly 50% compared to last year. According to the preliminary business performance report released by the port authorities, the port recorded 44,379 TEUs ...
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Feasibility Shows ‘Okay’ to Bassac – Kampot Waterway
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced that the feasibility study of the Tonle Bassac waterway and logistics project has been completed, with no major technical, environmental, or legal issues found. The study was conducted by CCCC Water Transportation Consultants Co., Ltd, and its progress was discussed at a meeting between the ministry’s General Department of Water ...
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Feasibility Study of New Waterway Connecting PP to Kep to be Finalised in November
The detailed feasibility study of a project to build a new water transport system along the Bassac River connecting Phnom Penh Port to Kep, Kampot, and Sihanoukville Ports is scheduled for completion in November. According to the speech of the Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 21 September, after the study is completed, the ministry will submit it for approval from PM Sa...
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Gov’t Plans to Build Seven River-Based Ports
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) plans to build seven river-based ports along the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap River to facilitate the transportation of products from the provinces to the port of Phnom Penh for export. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol mentioned the project during the site inspection of the TS11 Multi-Purpose Port Development Project of Phnom Penh Autonomous Port...
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