Thenortheastern province has built a port network from Mong Cai city to YenHung district. Prominent among those is the Hon Gai port – a nationalport complex comprising the Cai Lan container port and depot andsatellite specially purposed wharves.
Quang Ninh’s port networkis assessed to be at an advantage compared to others thanks to theirlocation in deep water areas and logical development planning withsynchronous infrastructure and improved logistics services.
Theprovince has just put into operation docks No. 2, 3 and 4 at the Cai Lanport. The docks, costing 155 million USD to build, have storing area of14 hectares and are equipped with modern cranes with a combinedcapacity of handling 30 containers an hour.
Taking advantage ofthe favourable conditions, the Ha Long Shipbuilding Company has appliedadvanced technologies in building large tonnage ships for foreigncustomers, for example 1,016-1,730 TEU container ships or a 53,000 tonneship for the UK . The company has handed over nine 53,000- tonneships to overseas customers.
Additionally, several shipmaintenance factories and a support industrial complex for theshipbuilding sector have also got investment for construction. The RungFerry Shipbuilding Company has invested 4.5 trillion VND (214 millionUSD) to build three shipbuilding and engine manufacturing factories. Theprojects have affirmed the advantage and breakthrough capacity of theQuang Ninh shipbuilding industry amid the trend of globalisation.
Tofacilitate the development of coastal economic and industrial zones,Quang Ninh has given priority to building essential infrastructure.
Atthe Van Don economic zone, apart from building 22 technicalinfrastructure projects with a combined investment of 4.59 trillion VND,Quang Ninh is calling for investment in other key projects such as VanDon airport, Van Tien bridge, the road system, entertainment facilitiesand resorts, as well as seafood farming and exploitation projects.
TheVan Don economic zone has to date attracted 79 projects with a totalregistered capital of 9.8 trillion VND (466 million USD).
Inaddition, Quang Ninh has established four concentrated industrial zoneswith a total area of 922 ha and eight district-level industrial clusterscovering 215 hectares, of which three have leased 80 percent of theirland.
According to experts, the establishment of coastal economicand industrial zones give Quang Ninh a competitive advantage in thecurrent trend of looking to the sea./.VNA
Vietnam, US look to boost bilateral economic, trade cooperation
Dien stated that Vietnam has a strong and stable demand for US products, equipment, and services, especially in hi-tech and energy sectors. He affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to fostering a transparent and healthy trade environment, noting that Vietnam stands ready to boost coordination with the US side in combating trade fraud, origin fraud, and illegal transshipment.
