Chinese government provides 18 million RMB for the Preparation of the Intermodal Transport Master Plan Project

In 2017, the Chinese government granted 18 million RMB for the Project for the Preparation of the Intermodal Transport Master Plan in Cambodia.

The objective is to formulate an "Intermodal Transport Master Plan 2021-2030" to promote Cambodia’s connectivity, reduce transportation and logistics costs, and speed up global integration.

The draft plan is prepared by China International Engineering Consulting Corporation (CIECC), led by She Xiangyun, Director of the CIECC team. The start date was June 19, 2018, and the completion date will be June 19, 2020. The master plan is based on the ‘3.3.4.2’ formula.

The first 3 refers to the three main transportation corridors – Phnom Penh-Poipet, Phnom Penh-Bavet, and Phnom Penh-Sihanouk province. The next 3 are the three-sub main transport corridors – the coastal area, the Northeast, and the North. The 4 are the four growth poles – Phnom Penh, Preah Sihanouk, Siem Reap, and Battambang.

The 2 refers to the two connected poles, Svay Rieng-Bavet and Banteay Meanchey-Serey Sophon. According to the development of Cambodia's project summary report, the project completion date was 6/19/2020.