The "Keelung Port Passenger Transport Complex Commercial Building" with a budget of over ten billion is vigorously soliciting investment

(Taiwan TB News Network / Reporter Chen Nianzu) The much-anticipated "Keelung Port Passenger Transport Complex Commercial Building" officially held a public briefing on the 2nd regarding relevant investment solicitation content. The site is close to the north entrance of Keelung Railway Station, with a total area of approximately 4.2 hectares, located near the intercity transfer station currently under construction. The total budget for the entire project is over ten billion, and it will combine passenger transport, commercial, and tourism functions to bring composite commercial functionality, poised to become a new international-level landmark of Keelung Port.

The "Keelung Port Passenger Transport Complex Commercial Building" investment solicitation symposium was held on the 2nd, chaired by Gao Chuankai, General Manager of the Keelung Port Branch of Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd. A total of 22 companies and nearly 50 company representatives participated, including those from real estate development, insurance, retail mall operation, hotel, cruise tourism operation, and leisure and entertainment industries.

In addition, Legislator Cai Shiying, Director Xu Yanxing of the Keelung City Urban Development Department, Chairman Lin Zhengyi of the Keelung City International Steamship Commercial Association, and Chairman Yang Jili of the Keelung City Shipping Agency Commercial Association, as well as Bank of Taiwan, the leader in syndicated loans, also attended this face-to-face exchange event.

General Manager Gao Chuankai of the Keelung Port Branch stated that the Keelung Port Branch has been actively promoting the waterfront corridor development of the Keelung Port area in recent years and has planned the "Keelung Port Passenger Transport Complex Commercial Building" project. Through this symposium, relevant investment solicitation content was publicly explained, allowing direct face-to-face dialogue with industry players to better understand their thoughts and needs, which also serves as a valuable reference for subsequent adjustments to the investment solicitation schedule and content.

Director Cao Zhihong of the Business Department of the Keelung Port Branch pointed out that the newly launched "Keelung Port Passenger Transport Complex Commercial Building" site is located close to the north entrance of Keelung Railway Station, with a scale of approximately 4.2 hectares. It is hoped that the entire project can be built into a unique international-level new landmark of Taiwan.

It is understood that in order to enhance the intensity of use and diversify the permitted use items of the investment solicitation project site, the "Keelung Port Passenger Transport Complex Commercial Building" has completed the change of the site's use zoning to Class 2 Port Land (Special), creating an excellent condition with a floor area ratio of 290%, allowing investors to easily plan, construct, and operate.

The development site scope of the "Keelung Port Passenger Transport Complex Commercial Building" investment solicitation project includes the rear-line land of Keelung Port West 4, West 5, and West 6. The site is adjacent to the main road - Zhongshan 2nd Road, close to the north entrance of Keelung Railway Station and the intercity transfer station currently under construction. Going straight along Zhongshan 1st Road connects to the West Coast Connecting Road leading to National Highway No. 1. After completion, it can enhance the international image of Keelung Port and drive the overall development of Keelung Port City.

Keelung Port West 2 to West 4 Wharves have a water depth of 11 m and a total length of 544.5 m, capable of accommodating the world's largest 220,000-tonne cruise ships. Combined with the construction of the "Keelung Port Passenger Transport Complex Commercial Building," it will form the core egg-yolk area of Keelung's future commercial and tourism activities, becoming a unique sea and land transportation hub. Additionally, the site itself enjoys a sea view perspective of over 290°, and it is hoped that domestic and foreign private capital will be attracted to create a gateway image for northern Taiwan, combining passenger transport, commercial, and tourism functions into a composite international-level new landmark.
             Figure 1: The symposium was chaired by Gao Chuankai (center), General Manager of the Keelung Port Branch. Hou Wenxin (first from left), Vice President of JLL, Xu Hongyu (second from left), General Manager of Chengdu Consultants, Xu Yanxing (second from right), Director of the Keelung City Urban Development Department, and Song Yijin (first from right), Harbor Master of the Keelung Port Branch, jointly held a comprehensive discussion with industry players. (Text by Chen Nianzu; Photo provided by Keelung Port Branch)
            Figure 2: The symposium attracted 22 companies and nearly 50 company representatives. (Text by Chen Nianzu; Photo provided by Keelung Port Branch)
            Figure 3: The investment solicitation site scope of the "Keelung Port Passenger Transport Complex Commercial Building." (Text by Chen Nianzu; Photo provided by Keelung Port Branch)