Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, August 20, 2024 – Today, the Vietnam Ports Association (VPA) successfully held a workshop on “Maritime Green Transformation” at Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT). Nearly 70 delegates participated in the hybrid format, with some attending in person at CMIT and others joining online via MS Teams. The workshop featured the Vietnam Maritime Administration, Vung Tau Maritime Port Authority, and representatives of the leaders of the member seaports of the Vietnam Ports Association in the Southeast region, as well as guest speakers who are experts on green transformation.

The workshop aimed to create a platform for exchanging information and experiences, raising awareness among the port community, and sharing solutions to achieve the goal of green transformation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector - an inevitable and urgent trend in the current global context. The speakers shared experiences and strategies to implement Vietnam's commitments at COP26, towards achieving the Net Zero goal by 2050, as well as the roadmap, plans, and actions of relevant parties in the maritime sector and their impacts on the Vietnamese port industry

Within the framework of the workshop, delegates discussed about multiple topics:

• Green Transformation and Carbon Neutrality: Mr. Pham Hoai Trung, Head of the Net Zero Advocacy Board and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Azitech Company, presented modern technologies and solutions to help the maritime industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. These initiatives play a crucial role in environmental protection and building a sustainable maritime industry
• The Impact of CO2 Reduction Commitments on Vietnam's Port Sector: Mr. Nguyen Xuan Ky, General Director of Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT), shared insights into shipping companies' commitments to achieving Net Zero and the implications for Vietnam's ports. Developing green transportation corridors was also highlighted as a crucial component of this strategy.
• Green Growth and Sustainable Development - A Necessity: Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thao, Head of Public Relations and Investor Relations at Gemadept Corporation, and Lieutenant Colonel Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Head of the Engineering Department at Saigon New Port Corporation, shared their roadmap and practical experience in implementing green transformation plans. They emphasized the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection and recommended practical solutions to achieve this goal.

The workshop received special attention from the delegates. Issues related to challenges and opportunities in implementing green transformation were also discussed enthusiastically. Delegates also agreed that strengthening cooperation among stakeholders is a key factor in accelerating the green transformation process, helping the Vietnamese seaport industry move further on the path of sustainable development.

Source: https://www.cmit.com.vn/en/News/hoi-thao-chuyen-de-ve-chuyen-doi-xanh-trong-nganh-hang-hai