Vietnam's Quang Ngai seaport system requires over $420 mln investment by 2030

The seaport system in the central Vietnam province of Quang Ngai will need about VND10.83 trillion ($423.54 million) in investment by 2030, according to the detailed 2021-2030 development plan for local seaport land and water areas, with a vision to 2050.

According to the plan recently approved by the Ministry of Construction, the estimated funding demand consists of about VND2.87 trillion for public maritime infrastructure and VND7.96 trillion for cargo terminal infrastructure.

About 217 ha of land and 28,650 ha of water surface are needed under this plan by 2030.

By 2030, the local seaport system is expected to handle 47.2-48.2 million tons of cargo, and 1.13-1.26 million passengers.

Under the blueprint, Quang Ngai will be home to 11 terminals with 41 berths, spanning over 8,251m in total length. New terminals will be developed to meet the cargo clearance demand, expected to grow by 4.5–5.5% annually through 2050.

By 2030, public maritime infrastructure will be developed, maintaining the current fairway capacity of serving vessels of up to 200,000 tons.

The development plan also emphasizes seamless connectivity, integrating roadways, railways, inland waterways, and coastal routes within the national infrastructure network.

Specialized facilities are also included in the plan such as the Dung Quat shipyard terminal, a yacht marina, and those for state agencies, research, training, and maritime services.