What happened to CC container operations in Timor-Leste?

Image: CC CONTAINER operations in Timor-Leste have officially transferred to the new deepwater Tibar Bay port, resulting in changes to some shipping schedules. Tibar Bay port began cargo operations on 30 September after a successful trial phase involving Kota Dunia and Delatan Damai, the first containerships to visit the port.

Who is Timor port / first public private partnership project of Timor Leste?

Welcome to Timor Port/ First Public Private Partnership Project of Timor Leste. Timor Port (TPSA) is a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics.

Who will build the port of Dili in East Timor?

The Bolloré Group won the 30-year concession to build and operate the future deep-sea port of Dili, as a public-private partnership, the first in East Timor. It selected China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) for the construction of the port of Tibar west of Dili, capital of East Timor.

What's new at Timor port?

Recently Timor Port, a subsidiary of Bolloré Ports, has received new handling equipment to boost its container terminal capacity. The order included two tugs, two Ship-to-shore (STS) gantries, and four rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes as part of the Tibar Bay deep seaport concession.

Why did Timor-Leste build a new port in Tibar Bay?

It was built to alleviate congestion building around the nearby Port of Dili, which was the only international port in Timor-Leste until now. Bolloré Transport & Logistics, parent company of operator Timor Port, said the new port in Tibar Bay would aim to achieve productivity and performance levels in line with those of the world’s biggest ports.

Should Timor Leste be a member of Asia?

“Asean membership of Timor Leste would be extremely beneficial for all Timorese. The port that will be officially commissioned before the end of this year is an asset to achieve this goal” said Raphaël Ribero, chairman of Timor Port