Nichimen, ARP sign letter of intent to develop logistics center in Slawkowo

The Industrial Development Agency (ARP) has signed a letter of intent with J apanese company Nichimen concerning the development of a logistics center in Slawkowo. Nichimen is considering co-financing the investment, the cost of w hich is estimated to amount to $150-200 million, and is going to seek potent ial contractors among other Japanese companies. "Together with Nichimen we a re going to develop Slawkowo," said ARP spokesperson Roma Sarzynska. As the terminal would be at the end of the Trans-Siberian rail line, Polish Railway s (PKP) is also interested in the investment. Nichimen, an international tra de company which is also involved in production of medicine, synthetic subst ances and motor components, co-owns ball bearing producer NSK Iskra in Kielc e. (Puls Biznesu, p. 3) K.S.