It's different to Bosaso in that Bosaso Port is wholly owned by Puntland, whereas Garacad Port is a
Public- Private Partnership- it has shareholders that are Puntites.
However, how it is managed and secured will be the same as Bosaso Port.
What the Minister said:
- Puntland Govt owns the land, paid the initial 20 Million Dollars and also pays for security.
- The company that is managing the construction of the port is Wadaagsin Company, that's where Puntite shareholders fall under.
- It's not a private port owned by Reer Mudug-Reer Garacad, shareholders come from Bari, Nugaal and Mudug.
- Once completed, Puntland's Government will collect the revenue and Wadaagsin will collect the Port Service Charge to recoup the investment costs and I assume make profit for private shareholders.
- The construction company that is building the port is Turkish and the companies making sure it meets the relevant standards are British.