Long An International Port pitches integrated, green port model at TOC Asia 2026

Long An International Port outlined its investment strategy at TOC Asia 2026 in Singapore, arguing that ports now need to do more than handle cargo. The company said integration with industry and logistics, along with digital and low-emission operations, is becoming central to long-term port competitiveness.

Why it matters: - Port investment is shifting from berth capacity alone to broader ecosystem value, including logistics efficiency, industrial links and trade support. - Long An International Port is positioning its development model around those priorities as regional supply chains demand faster, cleaner and more connected infrastructure.

What happened: - Long An International Port shared its views at the panel “Capitalising on South Asia’s Port Network: Where Is Investment Being Directed?” during TOC Asia 2026. - TOC Asia took place on Nov. 10-11 at Marina Bay Sands Convention Center in Singapore. - The event brought together businesses, industry experts and investors from the port, container shipping and logistics sectors. - Rose Yap, head of communications and marketing at Long An International Port, said ports are increasingly expected to act as strategic gateways linking maritime transport, industrial production, logistics networks and international trade.

The details: - Long An International Port was developed by Dongtam Group. - The port is in Tan Tap Commune, Tay Ninh Province. - The planned port development area covers 147 hectares. - The project is part of an integrated seaport-industry-logistics-urban ecosystem. - The master plan includes 932.6 hectares of planned industrial park and industrial cluster land, plus urban development projects. - The integrated model is designed to strengthen links between manufacturing, transportation and trade. - The model is also intended to give businesses access to integrated logistics services. - The port is investing in digital management and operational systems, including TOS, AutoGate, E-Port, WMS and SAP S/4HANA. - Those systems are meant to improve data connectivity, streamline operations and increase transparency across logistics activities. - Long An International Port is also prioritizing energy-efficient equipment and lower-emission operations. - The port’s measures include electric cargo-handling equipment, rooftop solar power systems and vehicles that meet Euro 5 emission standards. - Frost & Sullivan named Long An International Port the “2026 Asia-Pacific Smart Green Port Company of the Year.”

Between the lines: - The port’s message reflects a wider shift in the industry toward investments that can prove both commercial returns and broader economic value. - Dongtam Group said a port investment should be judged on three fronts: commercial viability, value to customers and contribution to the wider economy. - That framework favors stable cargo volumes, efficient use of infrastructure, lower logistics costs and stronger supply chain reliability. - The emphasis on green and smart port systems suggests Long An International Port is trying to compete on operating performance as much as on physical assets.

What's next: - Long An International Port said it will keep building out operational capabilities and service quality around its Soai Rap channel infrastructure. - The port plans to continue pursuing an integrated ecosystem strategy and green port development. - The company aims to create lasting value for customers, partners and the wider economy.

The bottom line: - Long An International Port is betting that the next phase of port growth will come from integration, digitization and sustainability, not just more land or more berths.