International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) unit Operadura Portuaria Centroamericana has inked a deal to expand Puerto Cortes in Honduras.

OPC has signed a contract with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the first phase of the expansion of specialised container and cargo terminal at Puerto Cortes. The first phase of construction will feature a 350 m berth with a draught of 15.5 m and will be equipped with two post-panamax quay cranes.

The first phase is scheduled for completion by mid-2018. The port handles 85% of shipments to Honduras, 10% to El Salvador and 5% to Nicaragua.

ICTSI was awarded a 30-year concession for the design, financing, construction, maintenance, operation and exploration of the terminal in 2013.

Source: seatrade-maritime.com