Makha Port rehabilitated [Archives:2005/876/Local News]

TAIZ- Sept. 7- The situation of the Makha Port was considered in a meeting chaired by Eng. Omar al-Amoudi, Minister of Transportation, Ahmad al-Hajiri, Governor of Taiz and attended by a number of officials from the Ports, Transportation and Customs authorities and the Taiz Chamber for Trade and Industry.

These officials discussed the rehabilitation and operation of al-Makha Port and an economic assessment of the port and its future potential.

A key issue is the reluctance of the private sector to use the port as it lacks equipment, facilities and qualified personnel.

The Minister of Transportation held a similar meeting at the port involving representatives of the local authority, Executive Office members and representatives of navigation companies. The meeting discussed the present situation of the port, the level of services it offers and barriers hindering work.

The port must be integrated into global trade networks by becoming more attractive to international shipping. The current state of disuse only perpetuates the ports poor conditions and affirms the reluctance of pilots and captains to dock there.
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