Hai Phong is the only locality in Northern Vietnam that converges five modes of transport (sea, river, rail, road, and air), along with a massive system of seaports, warehouses, and intermodal services. This unique position provides an outstanding advantage for the city to develop its logistics services into a regional hub.
Potential and Current Status of Hai Phong Logistics:
- Multimodal Transport Position:
- Seaports: Approximately 50 port businesses operate over 70 berths, making it the largest cargo throughput port in the North.
- Inland Waterways: Around 300 river ports and yards, which are crucial for developing waterway transport to save costs and promote green logistics.
- Road Network: Seamless connectivity with national highways and expressways, accounting for over 70% of cargo throughput at the port.
- Rail: A direct route connecting to Lao Cai and Kunming (China), with cargo volume expected to increase 5–10 times upon completion of the new high-speed railway.
- Infrastructure Planning: Under the 2030 master plan, Hai Phong’s seaport is projected to handle 175.4 – 215.5 million tons of cargo. The city has allocated 2,000 – 2,500 hectares of land to develop large-scale Logistics Centers.
- Limitation: Despite its vast potential, local logistics enterprises currently lack strength, mostly performing only a single step in the logistics chain (such as warehousing or transport), with the majority of the market share held by foreign companies.
Strategic Orientation to Become a Regional Hub:
To fully capitalize on its potential, experts propose that Hai Phong must focus on:
- Completing Connectivity Infrastructure: Promptly constructing an international-standard railway line connecting ports to the national/international rail network. Prioritizing investment in inter-regional inland waterway transport systems.
- Developing Integrated Logistics Centers: Attracting both domestic and international corporations to invest in constructing large-scale logistics centers that integrate comprehensive “door-to-door” services.
- Government Support: The government must issue timely policies, mechanisms, and frameworks aligned with market trends, focusing resources on investing in both “hard” (physical) and “soft” (technology, human resources) infrastructure.
ICD Nam Dinh Vu fully supports Hai Phong’s logistics development strategy. We are developing a modern ICD port model, maximizing the benefits of multimodal transport (road, rail, and waterway). We are committed to providing efficient “door-to-door” logistics services, helping position Hai Phong as the leading regional and international logistics hub.
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