(NADS) – On the morning of March 21, 2025, in Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach district, Hon La Port Joint Stock Company held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hon La International General Port Project - Phase 1. The project is expected to become one of the important logistics centers of the region, contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of Quang Binh province and the Central region.
The ceremony was attended by comrade Le Ngoc Quang, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; comrade Tran Hai Chau, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; comrade Tran Phong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, together with representatives of the General Confederation of Labor, Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration, comrades in the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, and relevant departments and branches.
Key project connecting international trade
Hon La International General Port Project has a total area of 39.22 hectares with an investment of VND 2,299 billion, divided into two phases:
• Phase 1: Construction of 2 ports with a total length of 470m, capable of receiving general cargo ships of up to 50,000 DWT and bulk cargo ships of up to 70,000 DWT, with an expected capacity of 3 million tons/year. This phase is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
• Phase 2: Construction of 2 more ports with a total length of 500m, receiving ships up to 100,000 DWT, increasing the exploitation capacity to 6 million tons/year. This phase is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2027.
With its strategic location, Hon La Port, once completed, will be an important hub in the regional goods supply chain, connecting trade with Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, China and major economic centers via maritime routes. In addition to its role in transporting goods, the port is also designed to receive international cruise ships, opening up opportunities for the development of marine tourism, contributing to promoting sustainable growth for Quang Binh province.
Committed to accompanying investors
Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Tran Phong, emphasized the importance of Hon La International Port to the socio-economic development of the province. He acknowledged the efforts of Hon La Port Joint Stock Company in completing legal procedures to soon implement the project, and praised the active support from departments, branches and local authorities.
To ensure the progress and quality of the project, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the investor to comply with investment commitments, implement the planning correctly, ensure technical standards and labor safety. He also emphasized the importance of close coordination between the investor and the Economic Zone Management Board and local authorities during the project implementation, promptly remove obstacles, and at the same time focus on social security and job creation for local workers.
Quang Binh provincial leaders affirmed that authorities at all levels will always accompany and provide maximum support so that the project can be implemented on schedule and put into operation soon, thereby contributing positively to the province's development.
Support local communities
On the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony, Hon La Port Joint Stock Company donated 50 million VND to the Quang Dong Commune Education Promotion Fund and supported 20 bicycles for disadvantaged students, helping them have a means of transportation to school.
With advantages in geographical location and investment scale, Hon La International General Port project promises to become an important driving force, promoting Quang Binh to develop more strongly in the future.
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