“Greening” Seaports is no longer a story of the future

On the morning of August 21, 2025, at Tien Sa Port Enterprise (Da Nang Port), Da Nang Port cooperated with BSI Vietnam Co., Ltd. (BSI Vietnam) to successfully organize the Workshop "Research, Evaluation and Development of Green Port". The event marked a strategic step, demonstrating the strong determination of Da Nang Port in pioneering the construction of a sustainable, environmentally friendly seaport model, in line with the development trend of the world maritime industry.

Việt Nam•21/08/2025

The workshop was honored to welcome Mr. Mai Dang Hai, Deputy Director of Da Nang Maritime Port Authority, with the presence of comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Ha - Permanent Deputy Secretary of Da Nang Port and the full Board of Directors of Da Nang Port, full-time members of the Board of Directors, Vice Chairman of Da Nang Port Trade Union, Heads and Deputy Heads of Departments, offices, units under Da Nang Port and Directors of joint stock companies with capital contributions to Da Nang Port.

Mr. Le Quang Duc, Deputy General Director of Da Nang Port, chaired and delivered the opening speech at the workshop.

Sustainable Development – The Inevitable Direction of Modern Seaports

Speaking at the workshop, Mr. Le Quang Duc emphasized: “Developing according to the Green Port model is not only about complying with national and international regulations, but also our responsibility to the environment and the community. This is a strategic step, affirming our position, enhancing competitiveness and creating sustainable value for Da Nang Port in the context of deep integration. ” He also expressed his confidence that, with in-depth advice from BSI Vietnam and the support of state management agencies, Da Nang Port will successfully build a Green Port roadmap in an effective and practical manner.

At the workshop, senior experts from BSI Vietnam presented comprehensively and in-depth core contents, providing an overall picture of the construction and management of Green Ports. Solutions to implement the Vietnam Green Port Criteria were analyzed in detail, from the context of global sustainable development, strict international requirements and domestic regulations, to the specific context of the Vietnamese logistics industry.

Standardize operations according to international standards

The focus of the workshop was an introduction to the application of international standards in Green Port management. BSI experts scientifically systematized important sets of standards, including:

Integrated Management Systems: Foundational standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy Management), and ISO 27001 (Information Security) are considered the backbone for operating a modern and safe seaport.
Carbon Waste Management: Advanced standards such as ISO 14064 (Greenhouse Gas Inventory) and ISO 14068 (Carbon Neutral Management) are introduced as effective tools to help ports control, reduce emissions and move towards carbon neutrality.
Sustainability reporting: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) reporting standards are also mentioned, helping Da Nang Port to transparently communicate information about its sustainable development activities to stakeholders.

High determination and consensus

Within the framework of the workshop, the representative of Da Nang Maritime Port Authority - Mr. Ho Phi Hung - Deputy Head of Safety Department highly appreciated the initiative and vision of the Da Nang Port Management Board in approaching the Green Port model.

The discussion was lively and substantive with many questions raised by the Executive Board and leaders of departments and offices of Da Nang Port. Issues related to integrating green criteria into operations, optimizing energy use, waste management, and the roadmap for applying ISO standards were thoroughly answered by experts.

The “Green Port” workshop ended successfully, not only providing valuable knowledge but also spreading a spirit of determination and a common vision to the entire Danang Port team. This is an important starting event, opening a new chapter in the development journey of Danang Port – a journey towards a green, efficient and sustainable future.