NASA officials say plans to build out and expand the station are more than 90 percent complete, mainly thanks to space shuttle and its large cargo capacity.
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"The greater capacity and complete control we now have in our dyeing and finishing operation will bring substantial benefits as we continue to seek to expand our fabric business in target markets such as North America, " he said.
Officials are confident that once the expansion plan is complete it will double the capacity of the port so that it can host at least 12 container vessels at any given time.