The delegation of the Ministry of Construction works with the Provincial People's Committee on planning for the development of land and water areas in Thai Binh seaport

In the attendance were Mr. Vu Kim Cu, Member of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, Head of the Thai Binh Economic Zone Management Board; Mr. Lai Van Hoan, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; and leaders of a number of relevant departments and branches.

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Khac Than speaks at the working session.

According to the Conclusion Notice No. 243 of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the working session with the leaders of Thai Binh province (old) on May 12, 2025 on the results of leadership in carrying out political tasks since the beginning of the Congress term, the directions and key tasks in the coming time. The Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Construction to preside over and coordinate with local authorities and relevant ministries and agencies to study and propose support for investment in the construction of Diem Dien Seaport to be able to receive ships with a capacity of up to 200,000 tons, propose optimal investment options, ensuring feasibility and efficiency. On May 22, 2025, the Ministry of Construction issued Decision No. 655/QD-BXD approving the Detailed Plan for the development of land and water areas of Thai Binh seaport for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050. According to the plan, Thai Binh seaport includes Diem Dien, Tra Ly, Ba Lat wharf areas, buoy wharves, transshipment areas and anchorage, storm shelters. The goal in the period up to 2030, Thai Binh seaport is planned to meet the throughput of goods reaching from 6.8 million tons to nearly 8 million tons, of which container goods reach about 0.02 million TEU. The port system is expected to have from 10 to 11 ports, including 12 to 13 wharves. With a vision to 2050, the throughput of goods through Thai Binh seaport will continue to grow at an average of 5 - 5.3% per year. The port system will be developed synchronously with logistics services and supporting industries, meeting the requirements of the process of forming and developing Thai Binh Economic Zone, industrial parks and surrounding areas.

At the meeting, after listening to the consulting unit presenting the detailed planning options for land and water areas of Thai Binh seaports, delegates focused on discussing and assessing the current status and detailed scale of each port area, the plans to renovate and upgrade maritime routes for the period up to 2030 and the vision to 2050.

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Xuan Sang speaks at the meeting

Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Khac Than emphasized: In the coming period, Hung Yen province aims to expand the economic space towards the sea, focusing on building Thai Binh Economic Zone into a multi-sector economic development cluster, creating growth momentum for Hung Yen province in particular and the whole country in general. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to have outstanding policy mechanisms, smart transport infrastructure, synchronous connectivity and create highlights for the development of key industries.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee hopes that on the basis of the approved planning, the Ministry of Construction will continue to pay attention to supporting and creating all conditions for Hung Yen to realize the above goals. The province will closely coordinate with relevant agencies to research and specify the contents of the planning; at the same time, increase the calling for investors with capacity and experience to implement related projects...

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Xuan Sang affirmed that the Ministry of Construction agrees with the proposal to support investment in the construction of Diem Dien Seaport area to be able to receive ships with a capacity of up to 200,000 tons of Hung Yen province as well as the planning for the development of land and water areas of Thai Binh seaport in the future.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Xuan Sang highly appreciated the vision and orientation of Hung Yen province in developing Thai Binh Economic Zone to become the economic center of the region; at the same time, the specialized agencies under the Ministry will continue to research and propose feasible plans to report to the Ministry's leaders for submission to the Prime Minister. The Ministry of Construction is ready to accompany and support the province in performing the planning contents, contributing to promoting socio-economic development, creating a new development step for Hung Yen province.