IMPROVING THE HINTERLAND CONNECTION TO ENHANCE VIETNAM’S PORT OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Vietnamese ports play an important role in Vietnam maritime transport. Annually, over 90% of import and export volume are getting through these ports, resulting in a leading producing force for the Vietnamese economic growth. However, due to many reasons, the development of the Vietnamese seaport system has not met the requirements of the regional and national demand. It is also far from deserving of favorable conditions of natural resources. One of the objective reason is the underdevelopment of the hinterland. Meanwhile, the hinterland has a great influence on the development of the seaports. This article will analyze the situation of the hinterland for Vietnamese seaports, thereby proposing solutions to develop the hinterland supporting the port operation effectively.