Port Infrastructure and Export Efficiency in Vietnam: A Regional Data Perspective

Abstract

This research report explores the relationship between port infrastructure and export efficiency in Vietnam from a regional data perspective. By collecting and analyzing data from various regions in Vietnam, including information from the Vietnam General Statistics Office, port management agencies, and enterprise surveys, this study employs methods such as regression analysis and data envelopment analysis. The results show that the development level of port infrastructure has a significant positive impact on export efficiency. Ports with more advanced infrastructure, such as longer berths, higher-efficiency handling equipment, and better-equipped warehousing facilities, demonstrate higher export efficiency. However, there are still challenges in Vietnam's port infrastructure, such as insufficient investment in some regions and outdated management models, which limit the further improvement of export efficiency. Based on the findings, several policy recommendations are proposed, including increasing infrastructure investment, optimizing port management, and strengthening international cooperation, to enhance Vietnam's overall export competitiveness.