The province of outstanding transport infrastructure has the highest number of highway kilometers, soon becoming the logistics center of the country

According to the PCI competitiveness report, in 2022, Quang Ninh ranks first in the list of localities with the best infrastructure index in Vietnam.

Besides, Quang Ninh has always been a breakthrough province, leading in administrative reform, and improving the business investment environment for 6 consecutive years (2017-2022) holding the leading position in the country regarding energy index Provincial Competitiveness (PCI).

Currently, Quang Ninh has a total length of road system in an area of about 6,361.93km. In particular, with the introduction of the Van Don - Mong Cai expressway into operation, Quang Ninh becomes the locality with the largest number of highway kilometers in the country (176km/1,046km).

The Van Don - Mong Cai expressway is 80 km long, with a design speed of 120 km/h, with a total investment of about 14,000 billion VND, and officially opened to traffic in September 2022. According to the Chairman of Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee, Van Don - Mong Cai expressway is the longest and most modern expressway in Vietnam.

In particular, the Van Don - Mong Cai expressway is the only highway in Vietnam that connects synchronously with 3 international airports (Noi Bai - Cat Bi - Van Don). At the same time, this route and the route Lao Cai - Hanoi - Lang Son have connected 3 of the most important international border gates in the North (Lao Cai, Huu Nghi, and Mong Cai).

In addition, the Van Don - Mong Cai highway along with the seaport and logistics system; the locomotive, economic growth pole of the North and big cities; coastal economic zones of Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, and border economic zones with Mong Cai international border gate create distinct comparative advantages for Quang Ninh.

To complete this expressway, Quang Ninh has used its experience in developing the expressway system. Under the mechanism of "taking public investment to lead investment, public investment - private management", Quang Ninh uses a large amount of the budget as a "prime capital" to lead other capital sources with the spirit of harmonious benefits, and shared risk. This is the key point to help the locality in a short time have the number of highway kilometers equal to 1/10 of the total number of highways in the country.

According to the web portal of Quang Ninh province, Quang Ninh has a favorable geo-economic position along with the most complete and modern transport infrastructure system in the country with all 5 types of transport (road, inland waterways, railways, seaways, aviation), helping to connect and trade with provinces and cities nationwide, regionally and internationally.

Therefore, the province has a special advantage in logistics development. Quang Ninh's logistics development advantages associated with border trade, seaports, and especially Van Don Airport are very potential.

Regarding the strength of seaports, Quang Ninh has 6 seaport clusters, of which there are 3 main areas including Cam Pha (Cam Pha City), Hon Gai (Ha Long City), and Van Gia (Mong Cai City). Determining the importance of seaports, Quang Ninh has focused on mobilizing and attracting all resources, mainly non-budget resources, to develop seaport infrastructure, wharves, and seaport connection infrastructure. Strong application of science and technology to management and exploitation.

Typically, the project of Van Ninh General Port (Mong Cai City, phase 1) has a total investment of over VND 2,200 billion; Ao Tien high-class port (Van Don district); LNG gas power plant (Cam Pha City) has a seaport component…

In the future, when the seaport infrastructure, connecting transport infrastructure, and supporting services are developed synchronously, Quang Ninh's seaports will become the main gateways, contributing to improving the competitiveness of the country. goods and position of the marine economy.

Mr. Nguyen Duy Minh, General Secretary of the Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA), affirmed: "With the advantages, outstanding potentials, strong determination of the province and outstanding efforts of the community, businesses, people, Quang Ninh has all the necessary factors to become one of the important logistics hubs, distribution centers, multi-modal transshipment of goods connecting the Northern key economic region with the whole country. Therefore, Quang Ninh will soon become the logistics center of the country."