Some $488mln needed for Hue city's seaport development

The Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration has submitted a draft detailed plan to the Ministry of Construction, outlining the development of central Hue city's seaport land and water areas for the 2021 - 2030 period, with a long-term vision extending to 2050.

According to the proposed plan, the city is set to expand its seaport infrastructure significantly by 2030, with 10 port areas comprising 19 to 25 quays.

The total quay length is projected to range from 4,725 to 6,125m. Cargo throughput via the city's seaport system is expected to reach between 13.6 and 20.3 million tons annually, including container cargo estimated at from 30,000 to 40,000 TEUs.

The ports are expected to handle from 276,100 to 285,000 passengers per year.

To accommodate these developments, the city will require over 241.3 ha of land and a water surface area of over 11,327 ha.

The estimated investment capital for the seaport system stands at around VND12.79 trillion ($488 million).