• Importance of Vietnam seaport map 

The role of the world seaport map 

The sea covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface. Therefore, seaports play an extremely important role in the development of the modern world. As an international traffic connection point, a seaport is a bridge between different countries and territories around the globe. They are where goods are transported, transshipped and distributed by sea. 

The world seaport map has the image of a wide-scale network, connecting ports from all over the planet. Below is an overview of the location of the largest seaports today. 

Top 10 largest seaports today 

10. Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands is the largest port in Europe. Also the largest seaport outside East Asia. And for decades, from 1962 to 2004, the Port of Rotterdam was considered the busiest port in the world by tonnage. The port boasts over 500 route connections to over 1000 ports worldwide. 

9. Port of Hong Kong, SAR, China

The port of Hong Kong, SAR, China is one of the largest ports in the world. The port is an integral part of Hong Kong's development. It is a global hub and is among the busiest ports in the world. 

8. Port of Tianjin (Tianjin), China

At the beginning of 2023, China's Tianjin Port (Tianjin) reported a container throughput of 1.73 million TEU, with output expected to reach 21.8 million TEU this year. 

7. Port of Busan, Korea

Port of Busan, Korea is the largest port in Korea. Account for nearly 75% of the country's total throughput market share in 2020. 

6. Qingdao Port (Qingdao), China

Qingdao Port (Qingdao), China handled more than 400 million tons of cargo and 15.52 million containers in 2013 and is currently one of the major ports in the world. The port is known as the world's largest port for iron ore and China's largest port for crude oil. 

5. Port of Guangzhou (Guangzhou), China

The Port of Guangzhou (Guangzhou), China handles more than 460 million tons of cargo and 15.31 million container units. The port handled the first 100 million tons of cargo in 1999 and to date. The volume of cargo traffic has increased significantly every year. 

4. Port of Shenzhen (Shenzhen), China

Port of Shenzhen (Shenzhen), China includes ports along the coast of Shenzhen. It is the headquarters of more than 40 shipping companies and more than 130 international container routes. 

3. Ningbo Port (Ningbo), China

The port of Ningbo (Ningbo), China stretches along the coast more than 220 km long. With 19 port areas and more than 200 large deep-water mooring vessels. Total cargo throughput in Ningbo will reach 1.12 billion tons in 2021. 

2. Port of Singapore, Singapore

One-fifth of the world's shipping containers and half of the world's annual crude oil supply pass through the port of Singapore. This is a place with an important geographical position of the global trade link. 

1. Port of Shanghai (Shanghai), China

Topping the list of the world's largest seascapes is Port of Shanghai (Shanghai), China. Includes a deep water port and a river port. That made it the world's busiest port in 2010 and has maintained the top spots ever since. The port is seen as part of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road that runs from China to Singapore to India to the Mediterranean to the North Sea. 

Conclusion 

Above is a map of the world's seaports and the largest seaports today. Seaports are not only limited to economic and commercial fields. They are also the driving force for economic development, creating job opportunities and attracting investment. In addition, seaports also play an important role in the global supply chain.  

• Map of Vietnam's seaports, how many seaports of special class, class I, II, III? 

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• Importance of Vietnam seaport map 

Vietnam seaport map 

Follow Vietnamplus.vn Reportedly, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh signed Decision No. 804/QD-TTg on July 8, 2022. Publication of the list of 34 seaports of Vietnam. 

Among the 34 seaports of Vietnam, there are 2 special seaports, namely Hai Phong seaport and Ba Ria - Vung Tau seaport. 

• 11 seaports of class I 
• 7 seaports of class II 
• 14 seaports of class III. 

Seaport classification criteria 

Previously, the Government issued Decree No. 76/2021/ND-CP dated July 28, 2021 providing criteria for classification of seaports. Criteria to evaluate and classify seaports in Vietnam include: 

• Criteria on the scope of influence of seaports. 
• Criteria on the size of seaports. 

Criteria for scope of influence 

The criteria for the scope of influence are assessed on the basis of the master plan on development of the seaport system approved by the competent State agency through the following criteria: 

• Seaports serve the socio-economic development of the whole country, or inter-region and have the function of international transshipment, or international gateway port. 
• Seaports serve the socio-economic development of the whole country or inter-region. 
• Seaports serve the socio-economic development of the region. 
• The seaport serves the socio-economic development of the locality. 

Criteria for scale 

Criteria on the size of a seaport are assessed on the basis of the throughput of goods and the tonnage of ships received at the seaport, through the following criteria: 

• Output of goods through the seaport. 
• Ship tonnage size received at seaport. 

Rating scale, classification of seaports 

The Decree stipulates the assessment and classification of seaports according to the scoring method. The rating scale is 100 points. The rating scale is determined specifically for each criterion. 

Based on the score, seaports are evaluated and classified into 4 categories: 

• Special seaport: Has a total score of over 90 points. 
• Class I seaports: Having a total score of over 70 points to 90 points. 
• Class II seaport: Has a total score of 50 to 70 points. 
• Class III seaports: Having a total score of less than 50 points. 

The role of the map of Vietnam's seaports  

• Vietnam's seaport map plays an important role in many areas related to seaports and waterways.  
• Provide information about seaports of Vietnam. Includes location, size, function and name of domestic seaports. Helps users have an overview of Vietnam's seaports.  
• A useful tool for port managers to assess, plan and manage port resources.  
• Vietnam's seaport map helps sailors and port staff operate more safely and efficiently at sea.  
• Provide relevant investors and businesses with information about the port. Make strategic decisions on investment and development.  
• Support trade, export, import and other economic activities related to waterways.  
• Management and protection of the marine environment. Help local authorities implement policies and regulations related to seaports. 

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