The government is planning to issue a tender soon for the development of an inland port in 6 October City, Al Mal reports. Feasibility studies place the initial investment value at USD 100 mn, according to Transport Minister Hisham Arafat, who explained that the project will seek mainly to reroute cargo transport traffic to rail from road. The inland port is one of 10 planned facilities that are set to become part of a nationwide network of logistical service centers.

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