Long An attracts containers to local ports

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Minh Lam speaking at the workshop

According to Director of the Department of Transport - Dang Hoang Tuan, recently, the Department has coordinated with relevant agencies and units to urgently develop mechanisms and policies to attract containers to ports in the province; at the same time, promote the development of traffic infrastructure, strengthen maintenance of routes to ensure traffic safety, facilitate the transportation of goods from factories to ports, and reduce logistics costs for businesses.

Besides, the Department focuses on directing units and contractors to urgently complete key traffic projects and breakthrough projects.

A representative of Long An International Port said that the port is adjacent to industrial parks, industrial services and urban areas, forming a seaport service complex, playing an important role in the commodity trade chain in the Mekong Delta region.

The workshop was attended by many delegates.

In addition, Long An International Port also connects Ho Chi Minh City, the Southeast and 12 provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta region with countries around the world .

According to the representative of Long An International Port, in recent years, the volume of cargo handled at the port has increased every year: In 2018, it received 350,000 tons, in 2020 it was more than 1,400,000 tons, in 2023 it was 2,200,000 tons, in 2024 it was more than 4,000,000 tons.

The port provides full package of seaport and logistics services such as general cargo handling, container handling, warehousing and yard services, international freight forwarding, water and land transport, and customs brokerage.

Currently, the port has 7 wharves, capable of receiving 70,000-ton ships. However, because there is no customs office at the port, customers are still hesitant when receiving and delivering import and export goods through the port.

Representatives of Long An International Port proposed that all levels and sectors of Long An province speed up the establishment of customs branches at the port, issue mechanisms and preferential policies to attract container goods, accompany in creating container footholds and regulate the flow of goods to the port.

Director of Department of Transport - Dang Hoang Tuan speaking

Speaking at the workshop, Member of the Provincial Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Nguyen Minh Lam said that by 2030, Long An will form 10 logistics centers in the districts: Can Giuoc, Ben Luc, Chau Thanh, Can Duoc, Duc Hue, Tan Tru, Kien Tuong town and research to build a logistics center in Duc Hoa district. Thereby, contributing to promoting economic exchange between Long An and the provinces in the Southeast region and the Mekong Delta.

Mr. Nguyen Minh Lam said that the development of a policy to encourage container transport through ports in the province is really urgent to exploit and promote the unique potential,... creating a breakthrough in rapid and sustainable socio-economic development; at the same time, creating a competitive advantage in attracting domestic and foreign investment.

The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee assigned the Department of Transport to act as the focal point to closely coordinate with relevant agencies, thoroughly study each recommendation and comments from speakers and businesses; and assess the expected impact and specific effectiveness of the policy. In particular, it is necessary to clearly define the legal mechanism, the subjects in need of support, the level of support, and the implementation time of the support policy in a reasonable manner.

Delegates from Ha Tinh province share experiences

“In that spirit, agencies, units and localities need to urgently focus on implementation, ensuring the order and procedures prescribed by law before submitting to the Provincial People's Council for consideration; develop and submit to the Provincial People's Council for consideration and promulgation of Resolutions at the regular session at the end of 2024 according to the program of developing and promulgating Resolutions of the Provincial People's Council in 2024" - Mr. Nguyen Minh Lam emphasized.

Le Duc - Hoang Tuan

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