Vietnam seeks to elevate status of seaports

Vietnam should seek ways to promote its marine advantages and potential and make the best use of investment sources to develop seaport infrastructure to meet the demands for growth and development.

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai made the statement while attending the 7th Congress of the Vietnam Sea Port Association (VPA), which opened in the northern city of Hai Phong on September 8.

The two-day congress has drawn the participation of more than 200 delegates from over 50 seaport businesses nationwide.

“Creating favourable mechanisms for port development is necessary to promote the efficiency of investment sources,” Mr Hai stressed.

In the future, VPA should continue taking measures to stabilise seaport service prices and amend several customs procedures in order to improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese seaports, he said.

The association was also urged to actively participate in activities of ASEAN and international seaport associations. – VIetnam +

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