Approval of investment policy to build 04 new container ports in Hai Phong

(Chinhphu.vn) - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has just signed Decision No. 1497/QD-TTg approving the investment policy of the Project to build ports No. 9, No. 10, No. 11 and No. 12 - Lach Huyen Wharf Area, Hai Phong City. This Decision takes effect from July 8, 2025.

Terminal No. 1, 2 Lach Huyen Port, Hai Phong City

The above investment project is implemented in Cat Hai special economic zone, Hai Phong city (belonging to Dinh Vu - Cat Hai economic zone) with a total investment capital of VND 24,846 billion.

Investment objectives of   The project is to invest in the construction of 04 container ports No. 9, No. 10, No. 11 and No. 12 in Lach Huyen wharf area, Hai Phong city, contributing to the formation of a modern seaport system, with the ability to receive large ships with a capacity of 12,000 ÷ 18,000 TEUs; connecting large seaports with duty-free zones and logistics behind the port, speeding up the circulation of goods, thereby enhancing advantages, creating momentum for development and attracting investment; maximizing the advantages of natural conditions and geographical location to develop Dinh Vu - Cat Hai Economic Zone (seaport system, logistics and industrial parks adjacent to the port); at the same time helping to concretize and conform to the master plan for the development of Vietnam's seaport system in the period of 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050; contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of Hai Phong city in particular and the Northern region in general.

Regarding the investment scale , the project will build 04 container ports No. 9, No. 10, No. 11 and No. 12 with a total wharf length of 1,800m (450m/wharf), receiving container ships with a capacity of 12,000 to 18,000 TEU and a 400m wharf to receive barges to collect and unload goods by inland waterway; build a system of container yards, repair workshops, roads, auxiliary works and synchronous technical infrastructure works to ensure all port operations; invest in modern, specialized cargo handling and loading equipment to serve port operations; land use scale (water surface) is about 146.2 hectares.

Preliminary investment plan: Phase 1 (2026 - 2030) to build container ports No. 9 and No. 10; Phase 2 (2031 - 2035) to build container ports No. 11 and No. 12.

Regarding the form of investor selection , Hai Phong City People's Committee selects investors in accordance with the process, procedures, authority and regulations. The project's operating period shall not exceed 70 years. Investment incentives and support shall be implemented in accordance with current laws.

The Decision also clearly states the conditions for the project and the investor implementing the project . Accordingly, it is necessary to have sufficient conditions to be allocated land by the State, leased land to implement the project according to the progress and provisions of the law on investment and land. The project can only be implemented after completing the environmental protection procedures according to the provisions of the law on environmental protection; procedures and conditions for technology used in the project according to the provisions of the law on technology and technology transfer. It must be approved by the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security and relevant agencies in case of issues related to national defense and security arising during the implementation of the project and in case of project transfer or transfer of capital contribution, controlling shares, transfer of capital contribution, shares to foreign investors in the organization implementing the project.

Land allocation and lease for sea reclamation activities to implement the Project

The Decision clearly states the responsibilities of relevant ministries, agencies, organizations and individuals.

Specifically, the Ministry of Finance is responsible for the assigned contents of appraisal of the Project's investment policy, the contents of recommendations for approval of the investment policy and implementation of state management in accordance with the provisions of the law on investment and related laws; guiding the People's Committee of Hai Phong city to select investors in accordance with the provisions of law.

The People's Committee of Hai Phong city is responsible for allocating land, leasing land, changing land use purposes, allocating sea areas to carry out sea encroachment activities to implement investment projects according to schedule and regulations of the law on investment, land and relevant laws; ensuring compliance with land use planning and plans and meeting the conditions, order and procedures prescribed by the law on land and relevant laws; ensuring effective land use, avoiding waste and loss of state budget revenue; ensuring national defense, security, sovereignty, jurisdiction, national interests at sea; ensuring sustainable development, protecting the environment, biodiversity; preventing natural disasters, adapting to climate change.

At the same time, direct, monitor, inspect and supervise the implementation of the Project; ensure compliance with regulations on coastal corridor protection, exploitation and use of island resources, water resources, and discharge into water sources; develop plans to prevent and combat water pollution according to the law on water resources during the construction of project items; comply with the law on environmental protection during the construction and operation of works and in each development stage of the Project; inspect and supervise the mobilization and use of investment capital by the Investor according to the progress of project implementation.

The Ministry of Construction coordinates and guides the Investor in reviewing and completing the Project dossier in the step of preparing the Project Feasibility Study Report; Researching the investment plan for dredging and maintaining the maritime route according to the approved plan, ensuring synchronous connection with the ports of the Project, creating favorable conditions for ships to enter and load cargo at the ports; investment plan for other connecting traffic systems by railway and inland waterway according to the approved plans, creating favorable conditions for transporting goods to and from the wharves of Lach Huyen wharf area.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment supports and guides the People's Committee of Hai Phong city in the state management of land in the area and in the process of land allocation, land lease for sea encroachment activities, and sea area allocation according to the provisions of the law on land to the Investor to implement the Project.

Investors must contribute sufficient equity capital to implement the Project.

For investors after being selected , there must be responsibility. Ensure sufficient equity capital contribution to implement the Project; deposit or provide bank guarantee for deposit obligations to ensure project implementation according to regulations.

In addition, investors must organize and implement investment, construction, management, operation and business of the Project in accordance with the provisions of law on investment, construction, land, environment and related laws; pay attention to the opinions of the Ministry of Construction on the investment roadmap of each port to ensure effective exploitation; ensure synchronous connection of technical infrastructure systems within and outside the scope of the project according to approved plans.

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