The port invested over 400 billion VND was completely occupied by fishing boats.
(Baonghean.vn) - The investor completed construction of Port No. 5 and No. 6 of Cua Lo Port to accommodate 30,000-ton ships. However, the entire port has been occupied by fishermen's fishing boats, making it impossible for cargo ships to enter.
As scheduled, the first phase of the Cua Lo port wharfs No. 5 and No. 6, invested by Tuan Loc Construction Joint Stock Company, has been completed and put into operation. However, the entire wharf is often blocked by fishermen's fishing boats.
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| Fishing boats occupy the entire wharf number 5 and number 6. Photo: Tran Chau |
Mr. Nguyen Hong Son - Director of Cua Lo Port Company Limited, representing the investor, said: We invested 400 billion VND in building the port to contribute to the goal of attracting investment for the province, meeting the need for 30,000-ton ships to dock. However, as soon as the port was built, fishermen had already parked their ships, unable to receive cargo ships.
It is known that the entire 225m long wharf is often occupied by fishermen when returning to port, during monsoons, storms and even when the weather is clear. On the surface of the wharf, women take advantage of it to dry fish and shrimp.
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| At the port, fishermen comfortably repair their fishing gear after going to sea. Photo: Tran Chau |
Talking to some fishermen, they said: We have petitioned the authorities for many years but no one has invested in a berth for our boats. Currently, we have no place to berth, so we have to berth at Cua Lo Port.
Mr. Nguyen Hong Son - Director of Cua Lo Port Company Limited said: We hope that all levels, sectors and Cua Lo town pay attention to this issue; if the situation continues, it will affect the investment environment as well as the interests of businesses, and shipping lines will also be reluctant to come to pick up and deliver goods.
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| Women dry fish and shrimp on the port after the ships and boats return to dock. Photo: Tran Chau |
Not only Cua Lo Port Company, but also Nghe Tinh Port, this situation is causing businesses to waste human resources and lose competitiveness. Every time a cargo ship arrives, port staff mobilizes to call on ship owners to move their ships to another location. However, sometimes the ship owners cannot be found, so large ships have to wait outside, which is very costly.