Long An is studying a policy to attract containers to its ports by providing financial support in the same way some provinces have done.
Long An International Port is considered by the province as a highlight for industrial, service and urban development - Photo: DTG
On March 10, information from the People's Council of Long An province said that the province is building a policy to attract containers to local ports.
The Long An Provincial People's Committee has also submitted a proposal to the Provincial People's Council for feedback on this policy. According to the draft, shipping companies licensed to operate container transport services and conducting cargo loading or unloading at ports in Long An province, with a minimum of two port calls per month, will receive a subsidy of 250 million VND per trip.
Furthermore, businesses, organizations, and individuals who are cargo owners or logistics service providers transporting goods by container through ports in Long An province (excluding temporary import for re-export and transit goods) will receive support of 1 million VND per 20-foot container and 1.5 million VND for containers of 40 feet or more.
The funding source for implementing this policy is allocated from the provincial budget balance.
Currently, Long An has 18 ports of various types and scales invested and exploited by foreign enterprises along the Vam Co and Soai Rap rivers.
In particular, Long An International Port plays a strategically important role for both the Western and Southeastern regions of Vietnam, and is considered by Long An as a key hub for industrial, service, and urban development.
However, in reality, all ports are facing difficulties due to a shortage of container cargo. A scientific workshop on building mechanisms and policies to attract container ships to ports, organized by the Long An Provincial People's Committee, also pointed out specific difficulties such as low container cargo volume, high ship entry and exit costs, and the fact that ships often pass through other ports, making them less likely to be chosen as destinations by shipping lines.
Therefore, initial support from the government through mechanisms and policies is needed to encourage container shipping through the port, demonstrating the province's responsibility and commitment to supporting investors for common development and enhancing the province's image as an investment destination.
Currently, several provinces such as Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh , and Hue have proactively implemented policies to attract container shipping by sea for both shipping companies and shippers.
First, Thanh Hoa province, since 2019, has had a policy of supporting 200 million VND per ship docking at Nghi Son port with a minimum frequency of 2 trips per month. During the period 2019-2023, 17.8 billion VND was supported for 89 out of 91 ships, bringing in 1,180 billion VND for the budget (66 times the amount of support provided).
In 2021, Ha Tinh province also began providing support of 200 million VND per ship docking at Vung Ang port, with a minimum frequency of 2 trips per month. By 2022, due to difficulties in attracting investment, this was increased to 500 million VND per international trip and 300 million VND per domestic trip, plus 1-2 million VND per 20-foot to 40-foot container for businesses with goods passing through the port.
From 2022 to December 2024, Hue also implemented a pilot policy providing support of 210 million VND per ship with a minimum frequency of 2 trips per month through Chan May port, and 800,000 - 1.1 million VND per 20-foot - 40-foot container for businesses with goods passing through the port in containers (excluding temporary import for re-export and transit goods). The period of 2022-2023 attracted 65 ships (44 domestic and 21 international) with approximately 110,640 tons of cargo.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/long-an-nghien-cuu-ho-tro-250-trieu-dong-moi-chuyen-tau-cho-container-vao-cang-20250310155349139.htm
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