The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has announced the receipt of proposals to implement the Can Gio International Transshipment Port under a mechanism for selecting a strategic investor. The process follows specific criteria outlined in National Assembly Resolution No. 98/2023/QH15 and Resolution No. 260/2025/QH15.

Interested parties may submit applications from the date of publication on the city’s official portal. Dossiers can be filed directly at the Ho Chi Minh City Public Administrative Service Center or via the National Public Service Portal.

City authorities stated that if only one investor submits a proposal and satisfies all strategic criteria, competent agencies will review and decide on the selection.

If two or more qualified investors apply, within seven days from receipt of the first complete dossier, the investment registration authority must report to the city. The city will then issue scoring criteria and establish an appraisal council to ensure transparency and fairness in selecting the investor.

Ho Chi Minh City encourages reputable strategic investors with international capacity to participate. Proposals must clearly demonstrate financial strength, operational experience and commitments aligned with the city’s sustainable development orientation.

The Can Gio International Transshipment Port is classified as a special-grade port with total estimated investment of about VND128 trillion (US$5.1 billion). The project is expected to create significant momentum for socio-economic development while safeguarding national defense, security and environmental requirements.

Previously, the Prime Minister approved the project’s planning and investment policy under Decisions No. 442/QD-TTg, 140/QD-TTg and 148/QD-TTg issued in May 2024 and January 2025. The sector is also prioritized for investment attraction under the special mechanisms granted exclusively to Ho Chi Minh City by the National Assembly.

Tuan Kiet