APEC Project Completion Report
SECTION A: Project profile
Project number & title:
Project time period:
Committee / WG / Fora:
Project Overseer Name /
Organization / Economy:
TPT 08 2013A: Promoting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to Develop
Dry Ports and Logistics Parks in order to Enhance APEC’s Supply Chain
Connectivity
Date submitted:
October 2014 - July 2015
31 July 2015
Transportation Working Group
Mr Nguyen Ngoc Thuyen, Deputy Director General, International Relation
Department, Ministry of Transport of Socialist Republic of Vietnam
SECTION B: Project report and reflection
1. Project description: In 3-4 sentences, please describe the project and its main objectives.
The Project aims to promote PPP in dry ports and logistics parks development, which is a key driver in APEC’s
supply chain connectivity agenda but has not yet been addressed explicitly. The project’s main objectives include:
1. To review and analyse the current status of logistics infrastructure development with focus on dry ports and
logistics parks in at least three selected APEC economies and other economies to be used as a basis for
establish key common features for a framework to encourage collaboration between government agencies
and private industry to develop dry ports and logistics parks;
2. To run a workshop to share experiences and exchange/discuss on the framework, potential
strategies/policies to promote PPP for dry ports and logistics parks development in APEC economies;
3. To develop a plan of implementation of recommendations and follow-up programs on introduction of PPP in
dry ports and logistics parks development in order to enhance APEC supply chain connectivity.
2. Meeting objectives: Describe how the project met each of its proposed objectives. Please outline any
challenges you may have encountered in delivering the activity.
In order to achieve the above objectives, the project was implemented through the following activities:
No
Task
1
Task 1:
Mobilization
Detailed task
Activities
Finalise detailed work plan
No
Task
Detailed task
2
Task 2: Prestudy
i) To review the current states and
opportunities/barriers for PPP investment
in dry ports and logistics parks in at least
three selected APEC economies and
elsewhere
ii) To establish key common features for a
framework to encourage collaboration
between government agencies and
private industries in this subject.
3
Task 3:
Study
Activities
2.1.Selecting sample economies:
Chinese Taipei, Singapore, Thailand and
Vietnam
2.2. Literature Review
3.1. Case study data collection/field trips
Vietnam: 14 - 17 January 2015
Thailand: 2 - 6 February 2015
Singapore: 11 - 13 February 2015
Chinese Taipei: 22 - 26 March 2015
3.2. Reporting findings of case studies
Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Singapore and
Vietnam
3.3. Establishing key common features for
institutional framework
4
5
Task 4:
Workshop
Task 5:
Reports
To share experiences and discuss on the
potential strategies/policies to promote PPP
for dry ports and logistics parks
development in APEC economies.
4.1. Workshop to be held in Hanoi
To sum-up findings, lessons learnt on key
success/failure and recommendations on
policies/strategies; follow-up programmes in
introduction of PPP for dry ports and
logistics parks development in selected
APEC economies
5.1. Draft final report
4.2. Present findings from 4 case studies
4.3. Identify common features for
institutional framework
5.2. Circulating draft report for comments
5.3. Final report submission
3. Evaluation: Describe the process undertaken to evaluate the project upon completion. (e.g. evaluation
through participant surveys, peer reviews of outputs, assessments against indicators, statistics
demonstrating use of outputs etc.). Provide analysis of results of evaluations conducted and where
possible include information on impacts on gender. Evaluation data needs to be included as an appendix.
The project was successful. The draft final report was circulated through TPTWG and received comments and
suggestions from TPTWG colleagues. The final report was revised based on the comments/suggestions then
submitted to the APEC Secretariat and will be published on the APEC website.
The 2-day workshop ““Promoting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to develop dry ports and logistics parks in
order to enhance APEC’s supply chain connectivity” was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 18 to 19, 2015. The
workshop responded to priorities set by APEC Leaders and Transportation Ministers, especially to chokepoints of
the APEC Supply Chain Connectivity Framework. The role of dry ports and logistics parks as key nodes for supply
chain connectivity was reinforced.
The table below indicates the results of participants attended the workshop:
No
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
1
The objectives of the workshop were clearly defined
62%
38%
0%
2
The project achieved its intended objectives
50%
50%
0%
3
The agenda items and topics covered were relevant
50%
50%
0%
4
The content was well organized and easy to follow
50%
50%
0%
5
Gender issues were sufficiently addressed during implementation
30%
60%
0%
6
The experts or facilitators were well prepared and knowledgeable
about the topic
62%
38%
0%
7
The materials distributed were useful
40%
60%
0%
8
The time allotted for the workshop was sufficient
38%
62%
0%
4. Output indicators: Describe the main project outputs below. This may include workshops, tools,
research papers, reports, recommendations, best practices, action plans.
.
Indicators
# planned # actual Details or notes
(Edit or Insert rows as needed)
# workshops / events
1
1
# participants (M/F)
N/A
22/22 Non-funded participants included
# economies attending
12
7
# speakers engaged
6
7
1
1
# other organizations engaged
# publications distributed
Final Project Report
# recommendations agreed on
Other:
Comments: N/A
5. Outcomes: Describe any specific medium-term changes to policy, processes or behaviour that can be
attributed to result from this activity. Please include details on:
 What indicators were used to measure medium-term impact? (Example indicators: type/number of
policies/ regulations/processes changed, % of businesses conforming to new standards, change in
sector’s commercial activity, # individual action plans developed, # agencies using resource or tools
etc.)
 Monitoring plans in place and proposed indicators to measure impacts, including any impacts on
gender. Please summarise relevant information.
A two-day workshop was conducted in Hanoi in May 2015 with suitable participants involving in policy making
process from key stakeholders both government and industry. Particular attention was paid to encourage
participation from developing economies and key economies to share their success stories on PPPs and dry
ports, international speakers were invited to exchange/share their experiences, work together and contribute
affords for the final policy framework to promote PPP for dry ports and logistics parks.
Deliverables of the project would include: a comprehensive report on the workshop outcomes and a template of
steps for implementation and a mechanism for post-project collaboration and support through the TPT-WG
process.
6. Participants (compulsory for events): Must be gender-aggregated. May be included as appendix.
Economy
# male
# female
Details
(Insert rows as needed)
Singapore
1
0
Chinese Taipei
2
0
Thailand
2
0
Malaysia
0
1
Philippines
0
1
Japan
0
1
Vietnam
Other:
17
19
Comments: What was the approach undertaken for participant nomination/selection and targeting?
Please provide details. What follow-up actions are expected? How will participants/beneficiaries continue
to be engaged and supported to progress this work?
The information of the workshop was sent to all Heads of Delegation of APEC economies who
nominated/selected suitable participants for the 2-day workshop. The Project Overseer ensured that participants
made the necessary preparations weeks leading to the workshop. Economies were provided with clear and
concise background of the project, workshop objectives and expected deliverables as well as clear selection
criteria for participants who would have to provide feedback on the workshop and outcomes of a report back
home to their own administrations. This ensures the sustainability of the project. Outcomes of the project have
been shared and sustained through the TPT-WG Intermodal and ITS Expert Group which meets twice a year.
The 2-day workshop was hold in May 18-19, 2015 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The first day of the workshop was for
presentations and discussion. The second day was dedicated to a technical tour to Hai Duong ICD. There were
altogether 44 participants attending the first day of the workshop. Among of them, 9 were from APEC-funded
economies, 2 were from APEC self-funded economies and the rest was representatives from Vietnam. The
participants were government decision makers, international and local experts, state-owned and/or private
investors/transport operators, logistic services providers, and academics who much involved in Public-Private
Partnership (PPP) and dry ports and logistics parks development.
The workshop responded to priorities set by APEC Leaders and Transportation Ministers, especially to
chokepoints of the APEC Supply Chain Connectivity Framework. The role of dry ports and logistics parks as key
nodes for supply chain connectivity was reinforced.
The main objectives of the workshop were 1) To share experiences, best practices and lessons learned from
developing economies and key economies with success stories on PPPs. 2) To discuss and contribute towards a
reference framework to promote PPPs for dry ports and logistics parks.
Some recommendations that should be focussed in the reference frameworks are:
(1) the understanding of PPP, dry port and logistics parks need to be consolidated in the APEC region in order to
harmonise PPP development policies for dry ports and logistics parks;
(2) institutional jurisdiction over dry ports and logistics parks need to be clarified in APEC;
(3) clearly defined legal framework and risk assessment are critical to the success of such projects;
(4) the involvement level of the government will depend on the strategic importance of the asset considered for
PPP; and
(5) that the relationship between concession time, service pricing and subsidy or equity needs to be fully
considered for any PPP to be successful.
Comments and suggestions from the workshop’s participants and TPTWG colleagues among APEC economies
were summarized and revised in the final project report. The final project report has been also circulated through
TPTWG for comments/suggestions before publishing on APEC website.
7. Key findings: Describe 1-3 examples of key findings, challenges or success stories arising from the
project (e.g. research or case studies results, policy recommendations, roadblocks to progress on an
issue, impacts on gender).
In this study 4 APEC economy case studies were explored. Chinese Taipei, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam,
were selected to reflect their experiences related to PPP in logistics related infrastructure. The lessons learned
from the 4 case studies as well as the output of the validation workshop held in Hanoi is used as the basis for the
proposed reference framework for APEC related to the development of PPP for dry ports and logistics parks.
Even though the 4 APEC economies studied had different PPP regimes, it was interesting to note that there were
common grounds and lessons learned that could be disseminated in other APEC economies. These lessons
learned from the 4 case studies were further confirmed during an APEC workshop conducted in Hanoi on May 18,
2015. The initial PPP issue framework presented hereunder is derived from lessons learned and inputs provided
by workshop participants and shown in Table below.
Common issue framework for PPP
Issues
Public
Private
Policy Framework
PPP feasibility
Types of PPP
Infrastructure
Transport Mode Integration
Transport Mode Performance
Institutional
Contractual Counterpart
Competent Authorities
Legislation
Safeguards & Flexibility
Clearly Defined Legislation
Service Delivery
Competent & Capable Provider
Public Service Delivery
This common issue framework for PPP is the starting point for all reflections on PPP development and
implementation in logistics related infrastructure. It encompasses public and private sector issues and shows the
different perspective of the two sectors. It should be considered as an initial reference framework within APEC for
ICD and logistics park PPP development. All APEC economies should be aware of this initial APEC common
issues framework.
The policy framework in the Table, focuses on the premise that the PPP needs to be feasible i.e. bankable. A
PPP project that is not feasible will not be of interest to the private sector. When the PPP project is feasible then
it is important for the private sector to consider the possible types of PPP available. These different types of
offered PPP will depend very much on the amount of risk sharing between the public and private sector.
The public sector has a strong interest that the PPP logistics infrastructure supports the integration of transport
modes while the private sector will look more closely at transport mode performance and reliability. The private
sector still has to clarify the competent state agency with authority over dry ports and/or logistics parks
development as this could be problematic as in the case of Vietnam. It is therefore necessary for a clearly defined
legislative framework to be in place for successful PPP development.
The public sector must be secure in the knowledge that the contractual counterpart is a competent and capable
provider. The PPP contract must also provide safeguards to the public sector and be flexible enough to take into
account changes in the PPP context.
In order for APEC economies to successfully implement PPP in logistics infrastructure such as dry ports and
logistics parks, it is necessary that APEC economies follow this generic PPP development framework presented
hereunder.
1.
Develop a common understanding of PPP, dry ports and logistics parks. The understanding of the
concepts must be consolidated or else harmonization will be impossible. This will enable an initial
consolidation of PPP development policies for dry ports and logistics parks within APEC.
2.
Provide clarifications over the institutional jurisdiction related to dry ports and logistics parks. In APEC,
the institutional environment can be quite complex or quite simple depending on the economy. This is
why it is important to understand the institutional context in the economy considering PPP for dry ports
and logistics parks as it will enable an in-depth understanding of the challenges involved. Within APEC
there is a spectrum of institutional framework affecting PPP in each APEC economy.
3.
Have a clearly defined legal framework and risk assessment capabilities. These are important conditions
for the success of PPP projects but it is also important for flexibility to be built-in the legal framework as
project risk may change over time. The flexibility in the legal framework has to be transparent in order to
avoid “collusion” between the public and the private sector.
4.
The involvement level of the public sector will depend very much on the strategic importance of the asset
considered for PPP. PPP projects should be for strategic assets that are critical for public service
delivery. There is a positive correlation between the importance of public service to be offered and the
rank of government involved, from local agencies to national authorities.
5.
The relationship between concession time, service pricing and subsidy or equity needs to be fully
considered for any PPP to be successful.
Importantly, in order for PPPs to be successful there is also a need for long-term political support and government
commitment to PPPs for business confidence. The standardization of the contractual framework to improve
transparency and efficiency in the PPP process is critical as it needs to be balanced with enough flexibility to
promote innovation and continuous improvement
8. Next steps: Describe any planned follow-up steps or projects, such as workshops, post-activity
evaluations, or research to assess the impact of this activity. How will the indicators from Question 5 be
tracked? How will this activity inform any future APEC activities?
N/A
9. Feedback for the Secretariat: Do you have suggestions for more effective support by APEC fora or the
Secretariat? Any assessment of consultants, experts or other stakeholders to share? The Secretariat
examines feedback trends to identify ways to improve our systems.
N/A
SECTION C: Budget
Attach a detailed breakdown of the APEC- provided project budget, including:
 Planned costs: (using most recently approved budget figures)
 Actual expenditures
 Variance notes: An explanation of any budget line under- or over-spent by 20% or more.
No.
Item Description
Budget
(USD)
1.
Direct labour (Contractor fees)
78,850
2.
Airfare - Speakers/Experts
5,150
3.
Per Diem - Speakers/Experts
3,690
4.
Airfare - Participants
7,160
5.
Per Diem- Participants
6,150
Actual
(USD)
Variance Notes
78,714
Managed by the APEC
Secretariat
No.
6.
Item Description
Hosting
Project Total
Budget
(USD)
Actual
(USD)
7,000
Variance Notes
7,000
108,000
SECTION D: Appendices
Please attach the following documentation to the report as required. Note that the participant contact list is a
mandatory requirement for all Project Completion Reports.

Appendices
Notes
Participant contact list: contact info, gender, job titles (mandatory)
Experts / consultants list: contact info, job titles, roles, gender
Event Agenda
Reports, websites or resources created: links or soft copies
Post activity survey or other evaluation data (raw and/or aggregated)
Other information or resources
FOR APEC SECRETARIAT USE ONLY APEC comments: Were APEC project guidelines followed?
Could the project have been managed more effectively or easily by the PO?
NAME LIST OF SPEAKERS
Promoting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to develop dry ports and logistics
parks in order to enhance APEC’s supply chain connectivity - TPT 08/2013A
Hanoi, May 18-19, 2015
Economy
Singapore
Chinese
Taipei
Title
Name
Job title
Organization
Mr.
Tan Yan Weng
Assistant
Professor,
Head
Logistics and
Supply Chain
Management
Programme,
School of
Business, SIM
University
Mr.
Chang KuoMing
Vice President
of Business
Taiwan
International
Ports
Corporation
to deliver the presentation
Chinese Taipei's experience
related to PPP in logistic
infrastructure
Director,
Centre for
Logistics
Research
Thammasat
University
to deliver the presentation An
initial
review
of
PPP
practices
in
Singapore,
Chinese Taipei, Thailand
and Vietnam
Assistant
Professor
Thammasat
Business School
to deliver the presentation
Experience of PPP in
Thailand : a case study of
Lat Krabang ICD
Azlina
Muhammad
Head
Malaysia
Research Centre
for Supply Chain
to deliver the presentation
Fostering
growth
in
logistics
infrastructure
development through PPP:
the Malaysia Experience
Ms.
Kristina
Azelab. Diza
Project
Development
Officer
PPP Center of
the Philippines
to deliver the presentation
Philippines PPP Projects: a)
Davao Sasa Port and (b)
Laguna
Lakeshore
Expressway Dike
Ms.
Nguyen Thi
Phuong Hien
Deputy
General
Director
Transport
Development
and Strategy
Institute
Mr.
Dr. Ruth
Banomyong
Mr.
Philippines
Vietnam
Mrs.
Dr. Sathaporn
Opasanon
to deliver the presentation
Singapore’s experiences on
PPP development
Discussion
themes
Thailand
Malaysia
Roles
on
common
to deliver the presentation
Overview
and
Project
Findings
NAME LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Promoting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to develop dry ports and logistics
parks in order to enhance APEC’s supply chain connectivity - TPT 08/2013A
Hanoi, May 18-19, 2015
Economy
Title
Name
Job title
Organization
Japan
Ms.
Akemi Yamaya
4th Integration
Department,
Transportation and
Logistics Solutions
Division,
Chinese
Taipei
Mr.
Chen, Chun-Ming
Senior Administrator
Mr.
Duong Duy Hung
Mr.
Nguyen Ngoc Thuyen
Mr.
Ngo Manh Duong
Officer
Bidding Management
Department - Ministry of
Planning & Investment
Mr.
Phan Duc Binh
Officer
Authority Department of
PPP Projects - Ministry of
Transport
Mr.
Do Nguyen Viet Hung
Officer
International Relationship
Department - Ministry of
Transport
Ms.
Trinh Thi Thu Huong
Lecturer
Foreign Trade University
Mr.
Dr Nguyen Thanh Thuy
Japan - Mekong
Regional Logistic
Training Center in VN
Vietnam Maritime University
Mr.
Dr Vu Le Huy
Lecturer
Vietnam Maritime University
Mr.
Dr Pham Thi Yen
Lecturer
Vietnam Maritime University
Mr.
Nguyen Quoc Viet
Lecturer
Vietnam University of
Economics and Business
Ms.
Dr Nguyen Thi Vu Ha
Lecturer
Vietnam University of
Economics and Business
Mr.
Tran Viet Ky
Deputy Director
ICD Hai Duong
NEC Corporation
Taiwan International Ports
Corporation
Deputy Director
Domestic Market
Department - Ministry of
Industry & Trade
Deputy Director
International Relationship
Department - Ministry of
Transport
Vietnam
Economy
Title
Name
Job title
Organization
Mr.
Xuan Nguyen
Officer
Information Technology
Center – Ministry of
Transport
Mr.
Bui Duy Linh
Lecturer
Foreign Trade University
Mr.
Pham Ngoc Son
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Mr.
Phan Hoang Phuong
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Mr.
Nguyen Huy Hoang
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Do Thanh Thuy
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Nguyen Thi Diem Hang
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Hoang Kim Ha
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Phung Thi Bich Ngoc
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Nguyen Thi Minh Loan
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Ta Thi Dieu Linh
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Bui Thi Phuong Thao
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Le Tuan Anh
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Nguyen Hung Cuong
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Tran Thi Kim Thanh
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Mr.
Le Trong Nghia
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Luu Hoang Hanh
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Pham Thi Hien
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Hoang Yen
Researcher
Transport Development and
Mr.
Mr.
Economy
Title
Name
Job title
Organization
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Luong Thi Mai Anh
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Mr.
Le Xuan Trong
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Nguyen Thu Huong
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
Ms.
Nguyen Do Ha
Researcher
Transport Development and
Strategy Institute
WORKSHOP AGENDA
Promoting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to develop dry ports and logistics
parks in order to enhance APEC’s supply chain connectivity - TPT 08/2013A
Hanoi, May 18-19, 2015
TIME
ACTIVITY
SUNDAY MAY 17, 2015
Whole day
Registration
MONDAY MAY 18, 2015
08:30 – 09:00
Coffee and Informal Meeting
09:00 – 09:15
Formal greetings
09:15 – 10:30
 Overview and Project Findings:
- Dr Ruth Banomyong, Director of Centre for Logistic Research, Thammasat
University – Thailand – “An initial review of PPP practices in Singapore,
Chinese Taipei, Thailand and Vietnam”
- Ms Nguyen Phuong Hien, Deputy Director of Transport Development and
Strategy Institute – Vietnam
- Dr. Sathaporn Opasanon, Assistant Professor, Thammasat Business School –
Thailand – “Experience of PPP in Thailand : a case study of Lat Krabang ICD”

10:30 – 11:00
45 minute presentation, 30 minute question and answer session
Coffee break
11:00 – 11:30
 Economy Presentation: Chinese Taipei – Mr Kuo Ming Chang, Vice
President, Business of Taiwan International Ports Corporation – “Chinese
Taipei's experience related to PPP in logistic infrastructure”
 20 minute presentation, 10 minute question and answer session
11:30 – 12:00
 Economy Presentation: Singapore – Mr Tan Yan Weng, Assistant
Professor, Head, Logistics and Supply Chain Management Programme, School
of Business – “Singapore’s experiences on PPP development”
 20 minute presentation, 10 minute question and answer session
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 -14:00
 Economy Presentation: Philippines – Ms Kristina Azelab. Diza, Project
Development Officer, PPP Center of the Philippines – “Philippines PPP
Projects: a) Davao Sasa Port and (b) Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike
 20 minute presentation, 10 minute question and answer session
14:00 – 14:30
 Economy Presentation: Malaysia – Mrs Azlina Muhammad, Head, Malaysia
Research Centre for Supply Chain - "Fostering growth in logistics infrastructure
development through PPP: the Malaysia Experience”
 20 minute presentation, 10 minute question and answer session
14:30 - 15:00
Coffee break
15:00 - 16:15
Discussion on common themes – Ruth Banomyong, Workshop Facilitator
16:15 - 16:30
Summary and Close
TIME
ACTIVITY
TUESDAY MAY 19, 2015
07:00 – 07:15
Gather at Melia Hotel’s Reception for departure to Hai Phong, Quang Ninh
07:15 – 12:00
Field visit Hai Phong - Quang Ninh transport corridor.
12:00 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 17:00
Group Discussion
17:00 – 17:30
Come back Hanoi and end the workshop.