Submit to the Government the detailed planning of seaport groups

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According to the forecast in the Detailed Planning of the Seaport Group, the volume of goods and passengers through Vietnam's seaports will increase compared to the Master Plan for the Development of Vietnam's Seaport System in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. Of which, container cargo will increase by about 7.3-8.3 million TEUs. For dry cargo, the adjustment will increase by about 145-170 million tons. For international transit cargo, the demand for international transit cargo through Can Gio international transit port will be supplemented by about 3.6 million TEUs in 2030 and the demand for international transit cargo through Lien Chieu port area will be supplemented by about 0.5 million TEUs in 2030.

Other seaports with international container transit functions are planned in an open development direction when there is demand such as Lach Huyen, Nam Do Son (Hai Phong), Van Phong (Khanh Hoa), Can Gio (Ho Chi Minh City), Cai Mep (Ba Ria-Vung Tau)... the volume of international container transit cargo will be specifically determined when deciding on investment policies and selecting investors to participate in the project.

The plan also adjusts the forecast of total passengers passing through Vietnam's seaport system from 7.3 to 8.5 million passengers per year. The forecast of passengers passing through seaports by 2030 is from 17.4 to 18.8 million passengers, growing by 14.3 to 15.4% per year in the period 2022 to 2030.

In addition, the Ministry of Transport also calculated that by 2030, the total investment demand for maritime infrastructure will be about VND 351,500 billion. Of this, the period up to 2025 will need about VND 123,689 billion, including the investment capital demand for public maritime infrastructure of about VND 10,246 billion and the investment capital demand for ports of about VND 113,443 billion (including only ports providing cargo handling services).

In the 2026-2030 period, investment capital for maritime infrastructure is required at about VND 227,811 billion, including investment capital for public maritime infrastructure of about VND 66,616 billion and investment capital for ports of about VND 161,195 billion.

Specifically, the maritime infrastructure system will prioritize investment in upgrading the Vung Tau-Thi Vai maritime route to serve ships up to 200,000 tons with reduced load (18,000 Teu); the project of the route for large tonnage ships into the Hau River - phase 2 for ships up to 20,000 tons with reduced load; upgrading the route into Nghi Son Port for ships up to 50,000 tons, Tho Quang route for ships up to 10,000 tons, Quy Nhon route for ships up to 50,000 tons and other routes...

For seaports, priority is given to investing in and putting into operation wharves 3-8 at Lach Huyen wharf area; starting at Lien Chieu wharf area, main wharves belonging to class 1 seaports; international passenger wharves associated with dynamic tourism development areas; large-scale wharves associated with coal, gas, petroleum, and metallurgical power centers; wharves serving coastal economic zones.

The Ministry of Transport calls for investment in ports at potential seaports Van Phong and Tran De; investment in Nam Do Son port area (Hai Phong), ports in Cai Mep Ha area and downstream Cai Mep Ha, Can Gio international transit port (Ho Chi Minh City) and Tran De port area (Soc Trang).

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