Hai Phong Maritime Administration disseminates Circular 49 and holds dialogue with businesses
The Hai Phong Maritime Administration organized a conference to disseminate a new Circular issued by the Ministry of Construction and to hold a dialogue with businesses, aiming to unify the understanding and application of maritime legal regulations in the new period.
On the afternoon of January 19. Circular No. 49/2025/TT-BXD on the announcement of port water areas and maritime zones within Hai Phong City. As well as the management scope of the Hai Phong Maritime Administration. The event was attended by representatives of management agencies and the business community.
Dissemination of Circular No. 49/2025/TT-BXD on Hai Phong port water areas
Circular No. 49/2025/TT-BXD was promulgated on December 15, 2025, and will take effect from February 1, 2026. The Circular provides specific regulations on port water areas and maritime zones within Hai Phong City. While clearly defining the management scope of the Hai Phong Maritime Administration.
Scope of port water areas and maritime management zones
According to the Circular, Hai Phong port water areas include the following locations: Van Uc River, South Do Son, the northeastern area of the Thai Binh River mouth, Hon Dau, Lan Ha Bay, Lach Huyen, Ha Nam Canal, Cai Trap Canal, Bach Dang River, Cam River, and Gia River.
The seaward expansion of Hai Phong. With a total area of more than 50,000 hectares, contributing to meeting the development requirements of the port system in the new period.
Hai Phong Maritime Administration holds direct dialogue with businesses
At the conference, an open and direct dialogue with businesses. Was held to listen to difficulties and obstacles arising during actual operations.
Mr. Bui Nguyen Khoi, Director of the Hai Phong Maritime Administration. Stated that the timely dissemination and communication of new regulations is an urgent requirement to enhance the effectiveness of maritime law enforcement.
Business recommendations on vessel coordination and digital transformation
Representatives of shipping companies and port operators raised various recommendations related to vessel coordination. Channel dredging, and the application of digital technologies in maritime procedures.
Enterprises proposed strengthening the use of technologies such as IoT, port management software. And the development of shared digital infrastructure to improve operational efficiency and reduce risks in port and maritime operations.
Management orientation and development of Hai Phong seaport system in the new period
Leaders of the Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration. Highly appreciated Hai Phong’s role as a key national gateway for trade and logistics. They emphasized the need to continue expanding the management of port water areas. Promoting digital transformation, and attracting new shipping routes to Hai Phong.
Outstanding performance of the Hai Phong Maritime Administration in 2025
In 2025, the Hai Phong Maritime Administration recorded many positive results. With total cargo throughput exceeding 115 million tons, container volume reaching 8.35 million TEUs, and strong growth in state budget revenue.
