After the provincial merger of Viet Nam, the sea space of many localities has been significantly expanded, leading to a clear change in the potential for marine economic development. The increase in coastline length, expansion of coastal economic zones and upgrading of the seaport system have been creating new strengths for the development of industry, logistics, coastal urban areas and maritime services. Below are Top 10 localities with the greatest maritime advantages after merger– areas assessed to have a strategic role in the national marine economic development map in the coming period.

List of Top 10 localities with the greatest maritime advantages after merger

1. Khanh Hoa (including Ninh Thuan) – Longest coastline in the country

Khanh Hoa – after merging with Ninh Thuan – became a province with the longest coastline in Viet Nam with 490 km, an impressive figure that creates a clear competitive advantage for coastal urban development and tourism infrastructure. In addition, the province owns the land fund of coastal economic zones up to 150,000 hectares, with a focus on Van Phong – one of the special economic zones oriented to become an international transit port. Having Type I and III ports, this place is gradually affirming its position as the leading logistics, industrial and marine tourism center in the Central region.

Spatial planning of Khanh Hoa | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

2. Ho Chi Minh City (including Binh Duong, Ba Ria – Vung Tau) – Southern seaport and logistics center

Planning of Can Gio Port – Ho Chi Minh City | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

Even though there is only 89-km coastline, Ho Chi Minh City after merging with Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau holds a superior strength in the seaport system. Cai Mep – Thi Vai Port, currently one of the few ports in Southeast Asia that can accommodate large tonnage vessels, is classified as a special type seaport. With this port, along with type I and III ones, Ho Chi Minh City is playing a pivotal role in the global supply chain. Although the city does not have an independent maritime economic zone, its export capacity, logistics industry and port city make this area continue to be the locomotive of the South.

3. Da Nang City (including Quang Nam) – Coastal urban area combining industry and services

After merging with Quang Nam, Da Nang City expanded its maritime capacity with 162 km of coastline and 27,040 hectares of marine economic zones, creating an integrated development corridor between technology, industry and tourism. The system of Type I and III ports here is being upgraded strongly to serve both international goods and passengers. With geopolitical advantages and the ability to connect East – West via the EWEC Economic Corridor, Da Nang – Quang Nam is the bright spot of the chain of coastal cities in the Central region.

Marine economic development plan of Da Nang city | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

4. Can Tho City (including Soc Trang and Hau Giang) – Maritime transport hub of the Mekong Delta region

Planning of Tran De port of Can Tho City | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

Although there is no independent marine economic zone, Can Tho (combining Soc Trang and Hau Giang) owns 72 km of coastline and is gradually becoming a strategic destination of the Southwest logistics system. With a multi-level seaports system – type I, II and III, especially the potential of Tran De port, this area is a national agricultural trade hub and is the target of planning the largest deep-water port in the region.

5. Vinh Long (including Ben Tre, Tra Vinh) – Coastal area with ecological and renewable energy potential

Planning of marine tourism of Mekong Delta | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

This cluster of provinces is positioned as a transitional zone between urban, agricultural and marine areas – possessing 125 km of coastline and 15,403.7 hectares of marine economic zone. In which, Dinh An Economic Zone (Tra Vinh) is a bright spot in attracting investment in renewable energy and light industry. The province also has 1 Type II ports and 2 type III ports, plays an important role in the inland waterway – sea transport chain, and is emerging as a sustainable green development pole of the West.

6. Quang Ninh – The largest marine economic zone in the country

Quang Ninh has always been a strategic destination in marine economic development thanks to its 250 km of coastline and the total area of ​​the giant marine economic zones is up to 230,463 ha. With Type I port and economic zones such as Van Don, Mong Cai, Hai Ha, this province has all the elements to develop urban – industrial – marine tourism – logistics – border trade. This is the standard model for integrated coastal planning.

Planning of seaports in Quang Ninh | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

7. Thanh Hoa – Industrial and seaport center of the North Central region

Thanh Hoa owns 102 km of coastline, a modest number but the land use efficiency is very high with 106,000 hectares of marine economic zone, in which Nghi Son Economic Zone stands out – a key national petrochemical complex. The seaport here is classed as Type I, serving large ships and heavy industrial goods, playing a role in regional and international transit.

Transport system of Nghi Son Economic Zone – Thanh Hoa | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

8. Hai Phong City (including Hai Duong) – The maritime transport hub of the entire North

Planning of seaports in Hai Phong city | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

With 125 km coastline and 22,540 hectares of marine economic zone, Hai Phong is the leading maritime center in Viet Nam, currently owning the only special type port besides Ho Chi Minh City. After merging with Hai Duong, the land fund advantage is expanded, increasing the room for developing logistics, industrial parks and urban areas with seaports – ideal conditions for international investors.

9. Gia Lai (including Binh Dinh) – Strategic bridge between the Central Highlands and the coast

After merging with Binh Dinh, Gia Lai entered the list of coastal provinces for the first time with 134 km coastline and 14,308 hectares of marine economic zones. Quy Nhon Port is ranked as Type I, serving to connect the Central Highlands to the sea. This advantage creates conditions for Gia Lai to form a rare coastal logistics – industry – real estate chain in the highlands.

Coastal road planning of Binh Dinh | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

10. Ha Tinh – Marine economy associated with energy and heavy industry

Planning of seaports in Ha Tinh | Source: Synthesis of Senvangdata

Ha Tinh owns 137 km of coastline and 22,781 hectares of marine economic zone, with the pillar being Vung Ang Economic Zone – where steel, thermal power and key seaport projects in the Central region are concentrated. Son Duong – Vung Ang Port is classified as port Type I, capable of receiving large tonnage ships, connecting across the country to Laos and Thailand. This is an important destination in the regional connectivity strategy and export industry development.

Conclusion

It is clear that the changes in the structure of the marine economic space after the merger are bringing new opportunities to each province/city. The expansion of the scale of coastal economic zones, combined with multi-layered seaport infrastructure and increasing completion of regional connectivity, not only enhances the capacity to attract investment but also promotes the comprehensive development of industrial, service and coastal urban real estate. This is an important time for provinces and cities to reposition their regional strategies, establish their roles in the national marine supply chain, and aim for sustainable development and green growth in line with national orientation.

The above is an overview of the article “10 Post-Merger Localities With The Most Maritime Advantages” provided by Sen Vàng Group. We hope this information provides investors, developers, and real estate businesses with a broad perspective on the development potential of the property market. For more articles and insights on project development consultancy, please visit our website: senvangdata.com.vn/.

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