Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operations and maintenance sector, has secured the contract to provide project management and construction supervision services for the completion of Phase 1 of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, one of the country's most strategically important infrastructure projects. 

Located on Boubyan Island, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port has long been envisioned as a cornerstone of Kuwait’s future trade and logistics network. 

The current phase focuses on completing the remaining marine, onshore, and operational works required to bring the port into full service for the first time, transforming a strategic asset into a functioning gateway for regional and international trade, said a statement from Egis.

The quay structures and backland reclamation for Phase 1 were completed in 2014, establishing the physical foundation of the port. 

Under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract led by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), Egis will provide integrated oversight across the remaining Phase 1 works, including onshore and offshore construction, marine structures, port basin and channel works, utilities, operational buildings, and commissioning activities. 

The company will ensure the project fulfils the Ministry of Public Works’ objective to bring the port to full operational readiness, enabling it to serve as a key trade gateway for Kuwait and the wider Upper Gulf region.

The scope is designed to ensure that the port is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest international standards.

"Mubarak Al Kabeer Port reflects a long-term national vision that requires world-class technical governance," said a spokesman for China Communications Construction Company. 

"We have integrated Egis into this project to leverage their deep expertise in independent design audit and construction oversight. Their role is vital in ensuring that every element of the remaining works is aligned with the standards, systems, and operational requirements expected of a major international port, in line with Kuwait Vision 2035," he added.

Egis’ role includes project management, construction supervision, contract administration, schedule and cost control, health and safety leadership, and structured support through testing, commissioning, and handover. 

Particular emphasis will be placed on governance, transparency, and risk management to protect long-term operational performance, he added.

Khaled ElMir, Country Managing Director, Egis in Kuwait, said the Port is critical as it sits at the intersection of Kuwait’s economic ambition and its responsibility to future generations. "Our role is to help ensure that when the port opens, it does so with systems, processes, and confidence fully in place," he stated.

The company brings extensive international experience in complex port and marine developments, supported by established ISO-certified management systems and regional delivery capability. 

The project team will work in close coordination with the Ministry of Public Works and CCCC, embedding early technical studies into design review processes and maintaining continuous oversight from mobilisation through final handover.-TradeArabia News Service