Van Oord-Bam consortium win Costa Rica terminal contract

Van Oord and Bam International have announced they are to work together to build Phase 2A of the new APM Terminals Moin Container Terminal in Costa Rica, after being awarded a US$ 460 million contract for the work.

A consortium consisting of the two firms will be responsible for designing and constructing the new terminal and marine access. The work is expected to take three years to complete.

Netherlands-based marine engineering and dredging firm Van Oord will handle the construction of a 1.5 km rock breakwater, reclamation of an area of 40 hectares, including soil improvement works, and the dredging of the access channel and turning basin.

Contractor Bam International will construct the 650 m quay wall, as well as the pavement, associated buildings and all utilities.