Backed by new legal frameworks, the Can Gio project aims to position Vietnam as a major maritime hub in Southeast Asia.

With just days to go before Tet, Da Nang’s Lien Chieu Port infrastructure project has reached 97% completion and is expected to be finished ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, according to project officials.

The project will cover more than 15.5 hectares, including over 13.2 hectares of land and nearly 2.3 hectares of water surface.

As the Government is adjusting the national master plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050, cargo volumes passing through the city’s seaports are expected to rise even further.

Can Gio international transshipment port will focus on global container transit, while Cai Mep – Thi Vai serves as Vietnam’s main gateway port - a strategic division to boost national competitiveness.

Hai Phong Port JSC on December 14 held a ceremony at container berths No. 3 and 4 of the Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HICT) to mark its handling of the 2 millionth TEU in 2025.

Under the new plan, by 2030, the investment capital demand for the country’s entire seaport system is estimated at about 359.5 trillion VND.

Strategic seaport project advances Vietnam’s logistics with private sector innovation.

The Ministry of Construction has approved a 66 trillion VND (2.6 billion USD) plan to upgrade Hai Phong’s port system by 2030, boosting capacity at the north’s largest port hub.

The plan includes new transshipment hubs and 94 wharves, aiming to process over 250 million tons of cargo by 2030.

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.