FORMULATING A BIDDING PROCESS OF CARGO HANDLING AT THE PORTS, APPLICABLE TO HAI PHONG PORTS

Abstract

The paper mentions the reasons to conduct a bidding process of cargo handling at the port, concurrently assessing the actual situation of loading and unloading activities at ports, taking Hai Phong ports as evidence. On the basis of some limitations, the paper proposes to set up a standard bidding procedure for cargo handling for “stevedore centers”, in order to create a healthy competitive environment, promote the speedy, safe and efficient ship dispatch. Ports are considered as a key platform of marine nations, having an important role in the economic development of every country. Today, due to the trend of economic globalization, seaports are not only transferring points of exported-imported goods but also service centers, which provide jobs for thousands of workers in differrent types of services including cargo handling.