HCM CITY — HCM City plans to build three more international passenger cruise terminals to develop waterway transport and boost tourism. Bùi Hoà An, deputy director of the municipal Department of Transport, said the three international passenger cruise terminals have been included in the city’s general planning adjustment project by 2040, with a vision to 2060, set to be submitted to the Prime Minister for approval soon. After two months, the Thăng Long high-speed boat, capable of carrying 1,017 passengers on the HCM City - Côn Đảo route, will be suspended on July 29 due to inefficient operations. With its 23km-long coastline and a dense network of rivers and canals, the city holds significant potential for developing eco-tourism and urban waterway tourism. In recent years, international passenger ships coming to the city have had to dock at cargo ports like Nhà Rồng - Khánh Hội and Hiệp Phước ports, which do not meet maritime safety and security requirements.
