Vietnam Elected as President of ASEAN Ports Association

Overview of the meeting. Photo: baogiaothong

On December 13, in Kuching city, Sarawak state, Malaysia, the ASEAN Ports Association (APA) held the 46th meeting hosted by Bintulu Port with support from Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad and Port of Kuching.

The delegation of the Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) includes the executive committee of VPA, Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP), Saigon Port, Hai Phong Port, Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT), and Da Nang Port.

APA member countries include Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

At the 46th APA meeting, delegates focused on discussing issues related to the sustainable development of the seaport system in Southeast Asia, measures to cope with climate change, and develop high-quality human resources.

They also mentioned seaport projects in the region, overcoming difficulties caused by global instability and exchanging information between member ports of the association.

Delegates press the button to start the 46th ASEAN Ports Association Meeting. Photo: baogiaothong

The delegates also discussed issues related to digitization and greening of seaports in the region and solutions to improve the association's activities in the next 5 years' program.

Especially, in the term of 2023-2024, Vietnam was elected as President and General Secretary of ASEAN Ports Association (APA)

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Bui Van Quy, vice president of VPA, deputy general director of Saigon Newport Cooperation holds the position of President; Nguyen Xuan Ky, general director of Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) holds the position of General Secretary of APA.

Representative of Vietnam Seaports Association accepted the position of President and General Secretary of APA

Attending this meeting, the Vietnamese delegation had opportunities to study, exchange information and experiences with other seaports in the region. That helps ensure APA's vision and goals such as improving the quality of human resources, efficiency and productivity of member ports, and sustainable development.

Speaking as APA President for the term 2023-2024, Senior Lieutenant Colonel Bui Van Quy said that he would work with APA members to develop and realize initiatives to build the Asean Single Window, build Asean Seaport digital ecosystem, integrate with International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) and APEC Port Services Network (APSN).

These are aimed at applying a system of connecting, digitizing and greening ports, reducing carbon emissions as committed by governments under COP 26, improve the efficiency of ports for a growing ASEAN seaport community.

APA leaders take photos with delegates. Photo: baogiaothong

In the context of changes in the world, the business situation of ports in the coming year will be challenging, the ASEAN Ports Association (APA) and the Vietnam Seaports Association will still focus on sustainable development goals such as developing a digital ecosystem, building smart ports and green logistics solutions.

These solutions include green transportation, green warehouses, green ports, demonstrating environmental responsibility to the community, and sustainable business development in accordance with the direction and development trend of member seaports in the region.

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