Lead: Hai Phong is currently concentrating on maximizing the exploitation of its maritime economic potential, with the objective of achieving a port throughput of 380 million tonnes of cargo by 2030, while simultaneously reducing logistics costs to below 12% of GRDP (gross regional domestic product), in order to affirm its position as the leading maritime economic center in the region.
Hai Phong Sets the Objective of Becoming an International Logistics Center
In order to realize this long-term development orientation, the Hai Phong City People’s Committee has officially issued an Action Plan for the implementation of Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW of the Party Central Committee on the sustainable development strategy for Vietnam’s marine economy. The Plan identifies Hai Phong’s maritime economy as the core driving force for expanding the city’s development space and enhancing its comprehensive competitive capacity.
According to the strategic objectives set for 2030, Hai Phong aspires to attain the following key economic indicators:
- Port throughput:Approximately 380 million tonnes of cargo per annum.
- Cost optimization:A reduction of logistics costs to below 12% of GRDP.
- Training and Science:The establishment of an international center for marine research, training, and the application of marine science and technology, ranked among the leading institutions in Southeast Asia.
With a longer-term vision extending to 2045, the city aims to become a robust maritime economic center, assuming a leading and coordinating role within the Asia – Pacific regional supply chain.
The foundation of these objectives rests upon a modern system of deep-water ports, the city’s position as a gateway for international trade, and a multimodal transportation network. In particular, the consolidation of the development space with Hai Duong presents an opportunity to establish direct linkages between the port system and industrial parks and domestic manufacturing centers, thereby creating momentum for a sustainable port – industry – logistics economic integration model.
Enhancing the Value of the Logistics and Maritime Transport Service Chain
In recent years, the Lach Huyen deep-water port cluster, the Dinh Vu – Cat Hai Economic Zone, and the inter-regional transportation infrastructure have established Hai Phong as the most significant import – export hub in northern Vietnam. Nevertheless, in order to achieve a substantive breakthrough, the city is proactively pursuing a transition in its growth model: from one based primarily on infrastructure exploitation toward the development of integrated logistics services with high value-added components.
1. Development of a Core Maritime Transport Fleet
Port throughput reflects only a partial measure of capacity. Should operations remain confined to conventional activities such as cargo handling, warehousing, and transshipment, the economic value derived would remain disproportionate to the city’s potential.
Consequently, Hai Phong has established the strategic objective of forming two to three core maritime transport enterprises possessing the capacity to operate on international shipping routes. The possession of a strong national fleet would enable the locality to exercise autonomy in organizing cargo transportation, exercise control over cargo flows, and enhance its competitive position relative to foreign shipping lines.
2. Diversification of Premium Maritime Services
Beyond transportation, the city places particular emphasis on expanding its auxiliary service ecosystem, encompassing:
- Integrated logistics services and end – to – end supply chain management.
- Shipbuilding, ship repair industries, and the manufacturing of offshore equipment.
- The provision of maritime services, as well as international maritime finance and maritime insurance.
Expanding a Multi – Sectoral Maritime Economic Ecosystem
The city’s development orientation extends beyond ports and transportation to encompass the construction of a diversified maritime economic ecosystem that harmoniously combines economic development with environmental and ecological protection.
Leveraging its extensive maritime territory, together with the Cat Ba and Bach Long Vi archipelagos, the city possesses substantial scope for promoting emerging economic sectors:
- Tourism and Energy:The promotion of premium island and coastal tourism, high-technology aquaculture, and the development of renewable energy sources, including offshore wind power.
- Commitment to Green Development:The promotion of green transportation models on Cat Ba Island, together with a commitment to the collection and treatment of 100% of plastic waste in coastal areas.
- Science and Innovation:The transfer of marine scientific research outcomes into technologies and commercially viable products of high economic value.
Solutions for Eliminating Infrastructure and Resource Bottlenecks
In order to establish Hai Phong as an internationally recognized logistics hub, the city is concentrating on the comprehensive resolution of challenges relating to infrastructure and operational mechanisms:
- Synchronized marine spatial planning:Ensuring the integrated connectivity of functional zones and eliminating overlaps in the exploitation of marine resources.
- Attracting strategic investors:The formulation of superior incentive mechanisms to attract global logistics corporations, while simultaneously facilitating the deeper participation of domestic private enterprises within the service value chain.
- Coastal social security development:Investment in the upgrading of electricity, clean water, healthcare, education, and digital infrastructure for residents of coastal and island communities, thereby ensuring that all citizens share equitably in the benefits of maritime economic development.
With a clearly defined orientation and coordinated solutions, Hai Phong is progressively converting its natural endowments into substantive competitive advantages, pursuing its objective of affirming its position as a leading maritime economic center by 2030.
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