All Other Viet Nam Ports, Vietnam

Port Overview

All Other Viet Nam Ports encompass a range of regional and specialized ports outside the main hubs of Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, and Cai Mep. Key examples include Da Nang, Dung Quat, Van Phong, Quang Ninh, and Cua Lo. These ports are strategically located along Vietnam’s extensive coastline, supporting regional industries, energy, and trade. While individually smaller than the top three, collectively they handle several million TEUs annually and play a vital role in decongesting major ports, supporting local economies, and enhancing Vietnam’s overall maritime connectivity.

Facilities & Infrastructure

All Other Viet Nam Ports feature modern container and general cargo terminals equipped with ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes, electric rubber-tyred gantry (eRTG) cranes, reach stackers, and forklifts. Key facilities include Chu Lai Port with advanced STS and eRTG cranes, Phuoc An Port with next-generation STS cranes, and Saigon Port offering diverse cargo handling for containers, bulk, and oversized cargo. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are being introduced at select modern terminals to enhance efficiency.

Container Terminals

Vietnam’s “All Other Viet Nam Ports” container terminals collectively feature over 280 berths, with capacities ranging from small regional terminals to major hubs exceeding 1 million TEU annually. Automation levels vary: top ports like Hai Phong, Da Nang, and Quang Ninh employ modern handling equipment and IT systems, but full automation is limited. Major operators include Saigon Newport, Vinalines, and international partners such as CMA CGM. Expansion and technology upgrades are ongoing under the national seaport master plan.

Port Services

• Container handling: Loading/unloading, storage, repair, and transshipment for containers and general cargo.
• Cargo operations: Bulk, liquid, oversized, and project cargo handling; stuffing/unstuffing; tallying; weighing.
• Ship services: Vessel berthing, tugboat assistance, ship planning, oil and water supply, waste management.
• Warehousing: Bonded and regular warehousing, depot and ICD transshipment, packaging, lashing, and inventory management.
• Customs: Customs clearance, brokerage, quarantine, and marine insurance support.

Global Connectivity

All Other Viet Nam Ports comprise regional clusters across the north, central, and southern regions, connecting key industrial areas and hinterlands. These ports serve provinces such as Quang Ninh, Nghe An, Quy Nhon, Chu Lai, and the Mekong Delta. They link to major international shipping routes, facilitating trade with China, ASEAN, Northeast Asia, the US, and Europe. Their connectivity supports both coastal and inland cargo movement, enhancing Vietnam’s access to global markets.

Port Statistics

All Other Viet Nam Ports – Key Statistics

• TEU Throughput: Combined throughput for all Vietnam ports (excluding the top three) is approximately 6–7 million TEU annually.
• World Ranking: Not individually ranked in the global top 50; only Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, and Cai Mep ports are in the top 50.
• Number of Berths: Typically ranges from 5 to 20 berths per port, depending on size and location.
• Area: Port areas vary widely, generally between 20 and 100 hectares.
• Shipping Lines: Major global shipping lines such as Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and Evergreen call at several of these ports.