During his meeting on Saturday with leaders of the Da Nang Port, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan highlighted the important role of the unit in the development of logistics chain in Da Nang, and Viet Nam as a whole, over recent years.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan and leaders of Da Nang Port during Saturday's meeting. Photo: T. L.

He also suggested the unit continue to promote its leading role in the field of logistics in making an important contribution to the socio-economic development of Da Nang, and the Central Viet Nam and the country at large.

In reply, Mr. Tran Le Tuan, Secretary of the Party Committee cum General Director of the Da Nang Port briefed his guest on the establishment and development of the Da Nang Port over the past 122 years.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan (left) visits the Information Technology Department of the Da Nang Port. Photo: T.L

Currently, the Da Nang Port is the largest container seaport in Central Viet Nam. It is handling goods and welcoming cruise ships, owning nearly 1,700m of berths with the ability to receive general cargo ships of up to 70,000 DWT, container ships of up to 4,000 Teus and cruise ships of up to 170,000 GRT, along with modern loading and unloading equipment.

Between 2020 and 2022, despite the heavy influence of COVID-19, the production and business indexes of the Da Nang Port still reached outstanding growth.

The port has strongly applied information technology and digital transformation into its production and business activities.

The delegation of the Ministry of Industry and Trade visited the Tien Sa Port. Photo: T.L

Since early 2023, the Da Nang Port has promoted the construction of a logistics center in Hoa Nhon Commune, Hoa Vang District, hoping to receive support from leaders of Da Nang and ministries and sectors for the unit to invest in the soon-to-be-developed Lien Chieu Port.

Reporting by THANH LAN - Translating by M.DUNG