OVER VND77 TRILLION EARMARKED FOR HCMC PORT SYSTEM THROUGH 2030

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HCMC – The Ministry of Construction has approved a comprehensive development plan for HCMC’s seaport system through 2030, with total investment needs exceeding VND77 trillion to expand capacity, improve infrastructure, and support long-term urban growth.

The HCMC seaport system will require 1,567 hectares of land by 2030. The investment will include over VND2.95 trillion for public maritime infrastructure and VND74.5 trillion for commercial port operations and cargo handling facilities, reported the Vietnam News Agency.

The development plan covers multiple port areas, including Cat Lai–Phu Huu, Saigon River, Hiep Phuoc, Nha Be, Long Binh, and a proposed international transshipment terminal in Can Gio District. Additional anchorage and storm-shelter zones are also included.

By 2030, the seaport system is expected to handle between 228 and 253 million tons of cargo and 170,600 to 184,400 passengers annually. The network is projected to grow to 41–44 ports with around 89–94 wharves.

Looking to 2050, cargo throughput at HCMC ports is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 3.5–3.8%, while passenger volume is expected to increase by 0.9–1% per year.

As part of the long-term strategy, the ministry aims to develop the Can Gio international transshipment terminal to complement the Cai Mep–Thi Vai port complex, forming a major regional and international port cluster. The plan also involves relocating existing ports along the Saigon River to align with HCMC’s urban development strategy.

Key investment priorities include a navigation channel capable of receiving vessels of up to 250,000 tons at the Can Gio terminal, as well as cruise ship and yacht berths linked to tourism development zones.

Source: The Saigon Times