The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has announced a significant investment of P619.02 million for the upgrade and expansion of the Port of Pantukan in Davao de Oro.
A bid notice was issued on October 27, with a submission deadline set for November 23.
To qualify, bidders must have completed similar projects and must be Filipino citizens or entities with at least 60% Filipino ownership.
Project Details and Expectations
The Pantukan Port project includes extensive construction work, such as excavation, the creation of operational areas, and the enhancement of existing infrastructure.
The contract stipulates that the project should be completed within 600 calendar days.
The upgrade is expected to improve cargo movement across Mindanao.
Philippine Ports Authority
- Removal and disposal works
- Construction of port operational area
- Upgrading of rock causeway and roll-on/roll-off ramp
The PPA's efforts in upgrading ports aim to enhance both cargo and passenger volumes, which is essential for boosting tourism.
In the first nine months of this year, cargo volumes at PPA-managed ports increased by 2.76%, reaching 239.91 million metric tons, spurred by rising foreign cargo traffic.
Passenger traffic saw a modest increase of 0.96%, totaling 63.75 million, despite a decline in ship calls during the same period.