Want to be in the loop?
subscribe to
our notification
Business News
VIETNAM EXPANDS INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT NETWORK TO 19
A forklift handles shipping containers at an inland container depot - PHOTO: VGP
HCMC – Vietnam now has a total of 19 inland container depots (ICDs), including two newly added facilities in HCMC and Tay Ninh, according to the Ministry of Construction’s latest list.
• HCMC needs an international maritime center
• HCMC to have new inland container depot
The two newly added ICDs are Cai Mep in HCMC and Tan Cang-Moc Bai (phase one) in Tay Ninh Province.
Cai Mep ICD, located in Cai Mep Industrial Park in Tan Phuoc Ward, HCMC and developed by Cai Mep International Logistics JSC, covers 9.15 hectares and has an annual handling capacity of about 133,000 TEUs, according to the Government news site (baochinhphu.vn).
The Tan Cang Moc Bai ICD, phase one, is located in the Moc Bai Border Gate Economic Zone along Road 6A in Ben Cau Commune, Tay Ninh Province, and is developed by Tan Cang Tay Ninh JSC.
ICDs are an integral part of the transport infrastructure system, serving as logistics hubs linked to seaports, airports, inland waterways, railway stations, and land border gates. They also function as customs clearance points for import and export goods.
According to the newly released list of ICDs in Vietnam, the country now has 19 ICDs, including Dong Pho Moi in Lao Cai, Hai Linh, and Km3+4 Mong Cai in Quang Ninh.
Others are Long Bien in Hanoi, Tan Cang-Moc Bai (phase one) in Tay Ninh, Tan Cang Ha Nam, and Phuc Loc-Ninh Binh.
Haiphong has four ICDs: Tan Cang Haiphong, Dinh Vu-Quang Binh, Hoang Thanh, and Nam Dinh Vu (phase one).
Bac Ninh has three ICDs: Tan Cang Que Vo, Tien Son, and Tan Chi (phase one). Dong Nai has two ICDs: Tan Cang Nhon Trach and Tan Cang Long Binh (phase one). HCMC has three ICDs: Phu My (phase one), Cai Mep, and Thanh Phuoc.
Source: The Saigon Times
Related News
MEMBER CORNER / PROMOTIONS
VIETNAM'S MANUFACTURING STORY HAS CHANGED IN 2026
Vietnam is no longer attracting investment solely because of its competitive costs. Today, global manufacturers are increasingly choosing Vietnam for its expanding industrial ecosystem, resilient supply chains and growing role in high-value sectors such as semiconductors, electronics and advanced manufacturing.
BANKING / FINANCE / INSURANCE / TAX
VIETNAM NEEDS OVER $200BN FROM STOCK MARKET IN NEXT 5 YEARS
Speaking at the event, Bui Hoang Hai, vice-chairman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam, said total investment demand in the 2026-30 period is estimated at VND38,000 trillion ($1.4 trillion). The state budget can only provide approximately VND8,500 trillion ($323 billion), or 20 percent, leaving the remaining 80 percent to be sourced from private and international capital.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
HUNG YEN BUILDS DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS TO DRIVE LONG-TERM GROWTH
From strengthening data infrastructure to developing AI platforms, Hung Yen province is enhancing governance capacity while laying the groundwork for the growth of its digital economy. Hung Yen, about 50-60km southeast of Hanoi, has maintained steady momentum in implementing its digital transformation agenda, creating a stronger foundation for the province to advance science, technology, and innovation.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
CHINESE INVESTMENT WAVE OPENS NEW DOORS
As Chinese companies move beyond factory relocation to ecosystem-driven investment, Vietnam has a rare opportunity to evolve from a low-cost production base into a strategic node in regional value chains. When global companies first diversified supply chains, the focus was largely on relocating manufacturing capacity.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
VIỆT NAM STEPS UP EXPORT TO ACHIEVE US$550-BILLION TARGET
Việt Nam is intensifying efforts to sustain export momentum in the second half of 2026 as the country works towards its target of US$550 billion in export revenue for the year, despite continuing uncertainties in global trade. Statistics show that exports reached $266.5 billion in the first six months, meaning the economy needs to generate around $245.5 billion more during the remainder of the year to meet the annual goal.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
ASIA POWERS VIETNAM’S SHRIMP BOOM, LEAVING THE WEST BEHIND
In the first half of 2026, Vietnam's shrimp exports surpassed the US$2.3 billion mark, driven largely by booming demand from China and a lobster craze. But behind that growth figure lies a lopsided picture: Asia is carrying the load, while the U.S. and Europe have yet to break out. These days, a container of frozen shrimp leaving a Ho Chi Minh City port is more likely to cross the East Vietnam Sea to Shanghai than the Pacific to Los Angeles.
Events Sponsors
