Logistics center in Zamiin Uud underway

Politics
ooluun@montsame.mn
2017-01-18 15:14:52

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A project to build logistics center in Zamiin-Uud soum of Dornogobi aimag, where the predominant border point for container transport by railway locates, is underway.

The logistics center aimed at developing the region is significant to increase exports, imports and transit transportation and influence positively to the economy. The Government of Mongolia established an agreement with the Asian Development Bank on financing the project and 60 per cent of the estimated cost or USD45 million is covered by the bank’s grant aid and soft loans.

The logistics center is planned to cover 128 ha of land, consisting of zones for terminal, customs and other facilities, and for truck waiting area. The Project design includes a road connection with an overpass (bridge) above the UB Railways mainline, providing easy direct connection between the border post and the logistics center. The proposed intermodal or multimodal logistics facility will enhance trade between the two countries and will reduce times for cargo transfers and reduce costs for shipping goods.

Currently, the construction and installation works of 3.6 km of drinking water line, the overpass (bridge), 1.6 km paved road, 4.15 km of exterior fiber-cable line, power plant substation and 110 KW electricity line have been executed by 9 national contract companies. The construction works are scheduled to be completed in 2018-2019.

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