The new Hateco Hai Phong terminal allows direct export to Europe and the U.S., positioning the North as a key logistics hub.

The Ministry of Construction gives green light to new port zones, wharves, and logistics hubs as part of long-term infrastructure push.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed Decision No 650/QD-TTg, approving the investment policy for the Long Son My Xuan General Port Project, with a total investment of over 2.38 trillion VND (93.3 million USD).

VN will need an estimated VNĐ351.5 trillion (US$13.76 billion) to upgrade its port system by 2030, with VNĐ72.8 trillion for maritime infrastructure and the rest for port terminals.

The Vietnam Maritime Administration reported a strong performance in the country's maritime sector for 2024, with a 14% increase in cargo volume passing through ports, totaling 864.4 million tonnes.

First Gemini cooperation vessel Maersk Antares on the night of February 7 departed from Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province after successfully and safely handling nearly 11,000 TEUs of cargo and empty containers.

According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the total cargo volume through the nation's port system reached approximately 864.4 million tonnes, up 14% year-on-year. Container throughput was estimated at 29.9 million TEUs, reflecting a 21% rise.

As Vietnam accelerates its economic expansion, Ho Chi Minh City is gearing up to launch the Can Gio International Transshipment Port, a strategic project poised to enhance the nation’s role in global maritime trade.

Vietnam needs policies to accelerate the greening of seaports for sustainable development in the future.

The number of ships passing through Vietnam’s seaports was 50,553 in the first six months of this year, up 4% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA).

Seaport congestion in Singapore is affecting the global supply chain, forcing many shipping lines to open new routes to other ports in the region. This is a rare opportunity for Vietnamese seaports to attract more shipping lines around the world.

Vietnam's seaport cargo throughput is set to reach 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes by 2030, with container cargo expected to range from 46.3 to 54.34 million TEUs.

After 10 years of development, Chu Lai has affirmed its role as a large commercial port of the central region and Central Highlands.

The operator is currently working with the relevant authorities, including the police, to establish whether the pepper and coffee cargo went missing from the actual port.

Five businesses have reported a shortage of pepper and coffee discovered at the destination port compared to the contracted amount.

Vietnam’s port system will be upgraded to handle between 1.25 and 1.5 billion tons of cargo annually by 2030, as part of a comprehensive plan to enhance key international gateway ports.

It was forecast that about 12.8 million TEU of container goods would be transshipped via ports in the East Sea by 2030.

Cai Mep Port in Phu My Town, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, is now among the top 30 largest container ports in the world, according to consultancy firm Alphaliner.

Vietnam boasts three seaports listed among the Top 50 largest container ports globally, namely Ho Chi Minh City Port, Hai Phong Port and Cai Mep-Thi Vai Port.