Long An International Port partners with Oriental Port and Allied Services Corporation

March 26, 2024 | 14:37
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Long An International Port signed a Letter of Intent for future cooperation with Philippines' Oriental Port and Allied Services Corporation (OPASCOR) during the Philippine Ports and Logistics 2024 Conference and Exhibition on March 21.
Long An International Port partners with Oriental Port and Allied Services Corporation

The signing ceremony marked a significant milestone towards formalising the relationship between the two key ports in the ASEAN region, opening up opportunities for cooperation, sharing experiences in port management, and market connectivity to enhance cargo throughput and promote global trade.

Vo Quoc Huy, chairman of Long An Port JSC, shared the strategic vision and long-term cooperation aspirations of Long An International Port with OPASCOR.

"We aspire to establish and nurture a strong cooperative relationship with the leadership of OPASCOR. As neighbouring countries in the ASEAN region, Long An International Port seeks to foster cooperation opportunities between the two ports and the business communities of both localities, thereby building beautiful relationships for the future, co-development, and sharing and learning in port operation and management activities," he said.

Tomas Riveral, chairman and CEO of OPASCOR, said, "We are very excited about the emergence of Long An International Port, a new player in the maritime and logistics industry in the region."

"OPASCOR is a port formed and operated by Filipino workers, under the supervision of the local port authority. We strive for further development and are particularly delighted to connect and collaborate with partners like Long An International Port. We will arrange a visit to Vietnam at the earliest opportunity for more specific discussions, and we hope that the cooperative relationship between the two parties will continue to grow," he said.

Previously, Long An International Port had signed an MoU with the Port of Long Beach and Port of Oakland (US), both prestigious ports worldwide. Signing with OPASCOR will bring mutual benefits and cooperative activities in areas of common interest, including commitments to develop smart ports, green ports, and sustainable development.

This will be an opportunity for Long An International Port on its journey to become an internationally recognised and preferred port in Asia.

Participating as a speaker at the Philippines Ports and Logistics 2024 Conference and Exhibition, Long An International Port left a lasting impression on the international attendees for its investment scale, vision, development strategy, and potential integration into the logistics chain and Southern region's maritime port, while promoting economic development in the Mekong Delta.

Long An International Port partners with Oriental Port and Allied Services Corporation

As part of the conference, the booth of Long An International Port attracted a significant number of delegates who came to explore, learn, exchange ideas, and network.

In particular, Undersecretary of the Department of Transportation Elmer U. Sarmiento recognised and conveyed appreciation of the potential for logistics development in Long An province and Long An International Port. Sarmiento highlighted that the port had the capability to effectively integrate with the regional transportation system.

He also emphasised that its substantial investment, comprehensive equipment, and diverse cargo handling capacity would deliver optimal services for import and export activities in the region.

At the conference, Long An International Port made a presentation on "Initiatives of Long An International Port for the Economic and Logistics Development of Vietnam's southern key economic region."

As a new port in the maritime community, Long An International Port is striving to connect with ports in the region and around the world, promoting the image of Vietnam to international friends.

The Philippines Ports and Logistics Conference and Exhibition is organised in coordination with the Philippines Department of Transportation and the support of the Philippines Maritime Industry Authority and Port Authorities, the Philippines Ports Authority, and the ASEAN Ports Association.

The biennial event, the largest in the region for the East ASEAN Growth Area, took place from March 19 to 21 in Manila, with over 350 delegates including high-level government officials, industry leaders, businesses, and shipping companies from ASEAN countries and neighbouring regions.

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Long An International port has been recognised and commended for its scale, development strategy, and potential to drive economic and social development in the Mekong Delta and the region as a whole.

By Vy Bui

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