Salamis Port Shipping Ltd. Seeks Local Tender for Handling Operations
Salamis Port Shipping Limited Company Advocates for Local Handling Operations at Kyrenia and Famagusta Ports
Salamis Port Shipping Limited Company has called for the handling (ship loading and unloading) tender at Kyrenia and Famagusta ports to be conducted locally rather than internationally. The company, which consists of 37 shipping agencies, shipowners, customs brokers, and transporters operating in the ports of Famagusta and Kyrenia, stated that there are sufficient capacity formations in the country for handling operations and that outsourcing to a foreign company could lead to criminal activities.
In a written statement, Salamis Port Shipping Ltd addressed the upcoming tender for handling operations at the ports of Famagusta and Kyrenia. They highlighted the fact that the legal personality of the Turkish Cypriot Dockworkers Company, currently operating in the ports, will come to an end in October. Emphasizing the importance of keeping the tender local, the company expressed concerns about potential criminal incidents and the risk of foreign companies jeopardizing local investments and equity capital.
The company firmly stated their intention to ensure that the handling tenders remain within the local realm and not open up to international competition. They believe that with the knowledge and technical capacity of their stakeholders who have a long history in TRNC ports, they can further develop and modernize the port management system. In the short term, Salamis Port Shipping Ltd plans to enhance service efficiency at the ports and make urgent investments in infrastructure and security.
According to the statement, the company has the necessary technical infrastructure to carry out all handling services efficiently. They are actively engaging with their shareholders to devise strategies for improving port operations without compromising state revenues. Salamis Port Shipping Ltd is committed to preserving the integrity and prosperity of the ports while promoting a contemporary port management approach.
