Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Quang Ninh (VNA) – The construction ofthe Tonkin Gulf fishery logistics center in Co To island district, northernQuang Ninh province, is expected to be put into operation in March, said Secretaryof the district Party’s Committee Hoang Ba Nam.
The project, started in 2009, has a totalinvestment of over 460 billion VND (20.17 million USD).
Once operating, the centre will provide a shelterplace as well as essential commodities for around 2,000 offshore fishingvessels in Quang Ninh and other provinces and cities to maintain theirlong-term operations in the Tokin Gulf.
Covering 11 hectares, the centre also includessupport facilities, such as roads, a sewage system, waste water treatmentfacilities, water supply stations, and a power network, among others.
Hoang Van Tan and Hoang Van Lai, fishermen fromTien Toi commune, Hai Ha district, said they are happy with the centre as it willhelp them save travel costs and time to sell their catches and get necessaryfuel for new trips.
Nam, who is also Chairman of the districtPeople’s Committee, pledged that the district will offer incentives toencourage investors get involved in providing logistics services at the centre.
The centre is expected to fully explore themaritime economic potential of the district, thus making it the hub of fishery logisticsservices in the Tonkin Gulf.
It will also handle a large amount of cargo,laying the foundation for the fishery processing industry, creating jobs forlocal labourers, and contributing to the socio-economic development of thedistrict, Nam added.-VNA
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