On the afternoon of March 11.3, at the Government headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired a meeting to listen to reports and give comments on the draft project to adjust the Master Plan for development of Vietnam's seaport system in the period 2021- 2030, vision to 2050 (project).
According to the Government Office, the project adjusts a number of contents on goals, seaport groups, land and water use needs; investment capital needs; priority projects; solutions for implementing planning (on mechanisms, policies, environment, science and technology); assignment in organizational and implementation work.
Accordingly, by 2030, the seaport system will meet the volume of goods from 1.330 to 1.612 million tons (an increase of about 190 million tons), passengers from 17,4 to 18,8 million (an increase of 7,3 million tons). 8,5 million views). The amount of international container transshipment is expected to be about 4,1 million TEU.
In addition to international gateway port areas that are prioritized for development such as Lach Huyen (Hai Phong), Cai Mep (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), the Plan strives to build Can Gio international transit port; Ho Chi Minh City seaport from a potential planned type 1 seaport into a special seaport; Supplementing the demand for international transshipment goods through Lien Chieu wharf area (Da Nang City) by about 0,5-1 million TEU in 2030.
The need for investment capital in the seaport system by 2030 is about 351.500 billion VND, an increase of 38.500 billion VND; Prioritize additional public infrastructure projects of the Tran De offshore port area and Can Gio international transit port.
At the meeting, leaders of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Transport, National Defense, Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau province discussed and analyzed legal bases, procedures, scientific bases, practices, and projects. Report the amount of goods and passengers, assess the impact... of the main contents of the project.
Opinions emphasized that the adjustment project must strengthen the synchronous connection of traffic infrastructure, modes of transport, logistics service facilities, etc., to avoid a situation of scattered and ineffective investment. efficiency, wasting resources, reducing the competitiveness of Vietnamese seaports.
At the same time, clarify the argument for adding Can Gio international transit area, the relationship between Ho Chi Minh City seaport and Ba Ria - Vung Tau seaport; Plan to improve international transshipment capacity of Lien Chieu wharf area.
At the same time, provide solutions to minimize the impact of the seaport system on the environment and ecosystem; Evaluate and forecast Vietnam's maritime and seaport services market compared to other countries in the region and the world...
At the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha agreed with comments related to the addition of Can Gio international transit port; Increase the volume of international transshipment goods through Lien Chieu wharf area (Da Nang City) by about 0,5-1 million TEU in 2030.
The Deputy Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Transport to calculate and clarify economic, technical, environmental arguments... for adjusting international transshipment ports in the relationship and sharing benefits with seaports. current international gateway and transshipment, as well as other seaport groups and connecting transportation systems, logistics and technical service infrastructure.
"Seaport investment in the coming time must comply with green criteria, green energy, digital infrastructure... placed in the interests of seaport groups, as well as the interests of the region and country", Deputy Prime Minister the government said.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the planning of the seaport system is comprehensive, but it is also necessary to initially determine the land and water surface space to be ready for implementation after adjustment is approved.
