Myanmar's Yangon region authorities are seeking to establish a new multi-purpose terminal in the region, Xinhua reported quoting state media.
A new port will be set up in Kawhmu township aiming at promoting regional development, facilitating the country's trade with neighboring countries as well as attracting foreign investments in the region.
With storage terminal for fuel oil imports, the new port will be set up on 1,053 acres of land with a 2.2 km waterfront, having a 9-meter draft of river which is deeper than the Thilawa port.