Phnom penh: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has sought potential investors for the development of the Sihanoukville Logistics Complex, a major infrastructure initiative with an aim to strengthen Cambodia's transport and supply chain capacity.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, an MPWT statement issued on February 25 outlines the Royal Government's plan to implement the project through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. This arrangement will encompass design, construction, financing, operations, and maintenance phases.
The Royal Government has appointed the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as the lead transaction advisor to structure and implement the project. The proposed facility, to be located in Sihanoukville, is part of the country's broader strategy to enhance trade competitiveness and economic diversification under national industrial and logistics development policies.
As planned, the logistics complex will be linked to the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port and is expected to provide integrated, value-added logistics services for cargo moving through the port. There are long-term plans to connect the facility to a wider national network of logistics hubs.
Interested sponsors are required to submit documentation outlining their experience, company profile, and relevant projects by March 2026. Submissions must be made electronically via email. MPWT emphasized that the request for expressions of interest does not constitute the launch of a formal tender under Cambodia's PPP law but serves as an initial step to gauge market interest. The government retains discretion over future participation.