Nearly VND16 trillion ($610 million) is needed to upgrade seaport system of central Nghe An province, according to a detailed development plan for the province’s port land and water areas for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

The plan has been submitted by the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration to the Ministry of Construction.

By 2030, Nghe An’s seaports are expected to have 9 wharves, comprising 27-29 berths, with a total length of 5,151- 5,676 m (excluding additional port facilities). The total land use demand for this period is approximately 290.3 ha, while water surface is estimated at 24,852 ha.

The plan sets a cargo throughput target of 22.25 – 26.75 million tons per year, including container cargo ranging from 180,000 – 240,000 TEUs. Additionally, passenger traffic is projected to reach 17,600 – 21,700 people annually.