The International Finance Corporation, a unit of World Bank, has launched a request for expression of interest for interested firms to deliver technical advisory services for the development of the Sihanoukville logistic hub in Cambodia. 

The facility covers the 60-ha potential area within the Sihanoukville port zone. It will have three (3) key components: (a) Logistics infrastructure and equipment - warehouses, container handling and storage areas, distribution centers, transport transfer stations, dry port, reefer facilities, maintenance workshops, parking, offices for government regulators and related private businesses, and all appurtenant equipment and operational systems, etc.; (b) Logistics information systems systems  or tracking/management of logistics processes and transport of goods/cargo through the various facilities/services, government regulatory processes/systems (e.g. customs, quarantine), etc.; and (c) Land Development and provision of support infrastructure transport/ (roads and/or rail links), power and water supply, sanitation services, solid waste management, and ICT services. 

The complex is envisioned to provide integrated, modern value-adding logistics services for goods/cargo bound for domestic or international transit. It is strategically located in an area accessible to Cambodia's roads and rails. 

The deadline for the submission of the documents for tender is on April 22, 2019.