Upgrade to Cambodian capital port could start in January

Expansion of Phnom Penh Autonomous Port could start as early as January 2010 with the aid of a US$30 million loan from China, port Director Hy Bavy said Monday. The money is part of an $853 million loan and grant package for Cambodian infrastructure projects pledged by Beijing Friday during Prime Minister Hun Sen’s three-day visit to China. The expansion, which is due to take two and a half years, will be contracted to a Chinese company, though the name of the firm will not be announced until January, Hy Bavy said.