Due to the adverse impacts of COVID-19 , the total number of ships passing through seaports in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province decreased in 2021. However, the number using Cai Mep – Thi Vai increased in both the number...
The Cai Mep - Thi Vai port cluster in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is investing in upgrading infrastructure to increase cargo-loading capacity, according to Tan Cang Sai Gon Corporation.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province authorities plan to spend VND 20 trillion (US$850 million) from now through 2025 on infrastructure to achieve their goal of comprehensive development.
The southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau is improving connections between its Cai Mep-Thi Vai Port complex and surrounding areas to strengthen its marine economy and tourism.
The party secretary of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Nguyen Hong Linh, has proposed that the Ministry of Transport and the Government consider developing Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex and Long Thanh international airport into the economic centre...
With its goal of becoming a facilitator and partner to businesses, the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province government has constantly reformed and built a transparent institution to favourable conditions for investors a level playing field for businesses.
The Cai Mep-Thi Vai Port Complex has obtained significant investment for its expansion, however, it has still not fully maximised efficiency and capacity, causing wastage of potential and national resources.
Infrastructure around the Cai Mep – Thi Vai port cluster, the only port cluster that can receive large container vessels in Viet Nam, is expected to be upgraded so that it can become a major national and international port.
Concerted efforts are needed to improve the operational efficiency of
the No 5 seaport system, particularly the Cai Mep–Thi Vai Port in the
southern provin
Seven deep-water seaports have been built by the Cai
Mep – Thi Vai Port Group in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau
in the past few years at a total cost of VND40 trillion (nearly US$1.8
billion).
The Vietnam Maritime Administration has proposed a project to upgrade
the Cai Mep – Thi Vai shipping route at a cost of VND6.4 trillion
(US$284.95 million).