Planning for seaport system should be comprehensive, says deputy PM
(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Seaport System Development Master Plan in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050 includes the seaport system handling 1,330-1,612 million tons of goods and 18.8 million passengers by 2030, according to a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on Monday.
 Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chairs a meeting on the Vietnam Seaport System Development Master Plan in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050 on March 11, 2024. (Photo: VOV) |
The Master Plan also aims for international container transshipment to reach 4.1 million TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) by 2030. Vietnam is focusing on developing key international gateway port areas like Lach Huyen (Hai Phong) and Cai Mep (Ba Ria-Vung Tau). Additionally, efforts are underway to establish the Can Gio international transit port and upgrade the Ho Chi Minh City seaport to a specialized facility.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said, "planning needs to be thorough, covering all aspects and supported by technical, economic, and environmental justifications." An accurate forecast is essential for creating an investment roadmap and calculations of water and land space, as well as site clearance, are necessary for project implementation, he added.