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Koreans to Build Port of Monkey Point

Two Korean companies have signed an agreement with the Nicaraguan Ports Authority to design and build the Caribbean port.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

The memorandum of understanding signed by the South Korean companies Dongmyeong Engineering & Architecture Consultants (DMEC) and Ox Investment states that the project will require investment of $500 million.

The president of the Nicaraguan Construction Chamber, Mario Zelaya, believes that this project is key to the future of construction in Nicaragua. Local developers expect to take part in the works, especially in the construction of the port’s administrative areas.

Source: laprensa.com.ni

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