International tender for Durrës Terminal

[Dardani]

TIRANA, Albania (AFX) - The Albanian government on Monday launched a euro40 million (US$51.3 million) international tender for a new terminal and other work at its main western port of Durres, the Transport Ministry reported.

The project in Durres, 33 kilometers (20 miles) west of Tirana, which is funded by a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Bank for Investment, will start in early 2007, according to a statement.

A new terminal is planned with annual capacity of one million passengers.

Durres is Albania's main entrance for commerce and passengers.

http://www.forextv.com/FT/AFX/ShowStory.jsp?seq=185358

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[Dardani]

The ministry of public works, transportation and telecommunication aims to construct:

-A new passenger terminal with a capacity of more then one million
-Reconstruction of the existing infrastructure linking the terminal
-Reconstruction of terminal 7 and 8
-A construction of a new road connection the new terminal with the main highway
-Construction of other services to accommodate the passengers such as bars, restaurants, waiting areas with internet access, etc...

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