Kuwait plans to issue a limited international tender for the building and operation of a cargo village near Kuwait International Airport, Kuwaiti newspaper Al Qabas reports, citing sources it says have knowledge of the matter. Bidding is open to companies with relevant experience, one source told the news outlet.

Details: Companies will be bidding to design the cargo village’s buildings; construct its facilities and equip them with the necessary technologies; manage, operate, and maintain the cargo village for 20 years; and train Kuwaiti nationals to manage and operate the village, according to the news outlet. The awarded company will also need to identify investment possibilities for the construction of the airport’s repair and maintenance zone, as well as the building of rail networks serving the village and facilities for support services, according to the newspaper.

Phases: The cargo village’s first phase will involve constructing the cargo building, government facilities, offices, and parking. The second phase will consist of building a railway, buildings for support services, and a multi-storey parking facility. The third phase will involve “future expansion,” according to the news outlet. No timeline has been revealed for when these phases should be completed.

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