Summary of 10 International Ports in Vietnam 2026

Summary of 10 International Ports in Vietnam 2026

Seaports are important gateways in import and export activities, Contributes up to 90% of goods cleared through customs each year, brings significant economic benefits to Vietnam. Currently, Vietnam has 49 large and small seaports, in which 10 prominent international ports play an important role. Let's explore this list of international ports with Cuong Quoc Logistics through the article below.

Summary of 10 International Ports in Vietnam
Summary of 10 International Ports in Vietnam

1. Hai Phong Port

Hai Phong Port, located in Northern Vietnam, is a national general port and international gateway (Type IA), Serves international transit purposes.

With strategic location, Modern facilities and advanced equipment, Hai Phong port is an important connection point in Southeast Asia and international trade. The port has 5 branches, with 21 piers with a total length of 3,567m, Depth in front of wharf from -7,5m to -9,4m. The total container yard area at Chua Ve and Tan Vu branches is 712,110m², with 3,300m² for CFS warehouse at Chua Ve.

Per year, Hai Phong port handles more than 10 million tons of goods, but only accepts container ships with a tonnage of 6.000 to 7.000 DWT.

2. Vung Tau Port

Vung Tau Port is one of Vietnam's two major international gateways, once successfully received the Yang Ming Wellhead ship with a tonnage of 160.000 tons and carrying capacity 14.000 not.

The port includes 4 main wharf areas:

  • Cai Mep – Sao Mai – Ben Dinh: Serving general cargo and import-export containers on long-distance sea routes, International container transshipment is possible. This area receives ships up to 100 tonnage.000 tons and container ships with a carrying capacity of 8.000 TEU or more, with modern infrastructure meeting international standards.

  • Phu My – My Xuan: Container general terminal, There are a number of specialized wharfs for large industrial facilities along the river, Receiving ships from 60.000 to 80.000 tons and container capacity up to 6.000 not.

  • Dinh River: Port specialized for oil and gas exploitation, rig repair, and industrial services, national defense, rescue.

  • Ben Dam – Con Dao: General wharf, serving trade of goods and passengers with the mainland, Receiving ships of up to 5 tonnage.000 ton.

3. Van Phong Port

Van Phong Port has the potential to become the largest international transshipment port in Vietnam, with the ability to receive liquid cargo ships of up to 350 tonnage.000 DWT.

The port includes functional areas:

  • Dam Mon Wharf (North of Van Phong Bay): General and container terminal, serving Hon Gom industrial and urban park, Accept ships from 100 tonnage.000 tons or more and international tourist ships. This is a potential area for long-term international container transshipment development.

  • South wharf of Van Phong Bay: Specialized wharf for liquid cargo (gasoline, liquefied gas), Importing coal for thermal power and bulk cargo transshipment, Receiving ships from 100.000 to 300.000 ton. Besides, There is a general and container berth for ships from 10.000 to 50.000 ton, serving Ninh Hai industrial parks, Ninh Thuy, Doc Let.

4. Quy Nhon Port

Quy Nhon Port, located in Binh Dinh, located in a sheltered bay thanks to Phuong Mai peninsula, create favorable conditions for ships to dock and load and unload goods. The port can receive ships from 30 tonnage.000 to 50.000 DWT.

It is one of the 10 largest seaports in Vietnam, Quy Nhon port has wharf areas:

  • Quy Nhon – Thi Nai: General and container terminal, Receiving ships from 10.000 to 30.000 ton, with specialized berths for ships from 5.000 to 7.000 ton.

  • Nhon Hoi: Potential wharf area for future development, Serving large industrial facilities, Receiving ships from 10.000 to 50.000 ton.

  • Satellite station: Dong Da, De Gi, Tam Quan.

5. Cai Lan port

Cai Lan Port in Quang Ninh is the largest deep-water port in Vietnam, located in the northern key economic region. With sea system, Convenient road and less affected by natural disasters, Cai Lan port has strong development potential in investment projects and marine services.

6. Saigon Port

Saigon Port is the main import-export center in Southern Vietnam, always in the group of leading international ports. The port includes functional areas:

  • Container and general port group:

    • Blessing: Receiving ships up to 80 tonnage.000 DWT.

    • Cat Lai: Receiving ships up to 30 tonnage.000 DWT.

  • Local harbor group: Tan Thuan, Ben Nghe, Dragon House, Khanh Hoi, Tan Cang.

  • Development planning wharf group: Go Cong, Can Giuoc.

Saigon Port serves the city. Ho Chi Minh, neighboring areas and the Mekong Delta, with an annual output of up to 10 million tons, plays an important role in economic development in the southern region.

7. Cua Lo Port

Cua Lo Port in Nghe An is a general port, Meet the import and export needs of domestic businesses and the North Central regions. With an area of ​​450 hectares, The port receives many transit orders from Laos and Northeast Thailand, Serving ships from 10 tonnage.000 to 20.000 ton.

8. Dung Quat port

Dung Quat Port in Quang Ngai is a modern international commercial port, contributing to attracting investment into neighboring economic and industrial zones. Main wharf areas include::

  • Dung Quat I: General and container terminal, Receiving ships from 10.000 to 50.000 tons and container capacity up to 4.000 not. There is a specialized wharf for oil and gas, ship repair, and heavy industry with ships from 20.000 to 150.000 ton.

  • Dung Quat II: Port specialized for crude oil, than, ore, with ships from 100.000 to 350.000 ton, Combined with general wharf to support Dung Quat I.

  • Ben Sa Ky and Ben Dinh (Ly Son island): Satellite station, Receiving ships from 1.000 to 2.000 ton.

9. Chan May Port

Chan May Port in Thua Thien Hue is located in a strategic location, Connect to Singapore, Philippines and Hong Kong, At the same time, it is the center between Hue and Da Nang.

The port is a general wharf, serving Chan May industrial park and transit goods from Laos, Northeast Thailand. The port has a specialized wharf for shipbuilding and international tourist ships, Receiving cargo ships from 30.000 to 50.000 tons and passenger ships up to 100.000 GT.

Summary of 10 International Ports in Vietnam
Summary of 10 International Ports in Vietnam

10. Danang Port

Danang Port, located in Da Nang Bay, is one of the largest ports in Central Vietnam, with a convenient transportation system and the role of a logistics center. The port has 3 berths:

  • Tien Sa – Son Tra: General and container terminal, Serving Da Nang, Northern Central Highlands and goods in transit from Laos, Northeast Thailand. Receiving ships from 30.000 to 50.000 ton, Container capacity up to 4.000 not, and up to 100 international tourist ships.000 GT. Total yard area reaches 178,603m² and warehouse 14,285m².

  • Tho Quang: General berth for ships from 10.000 to 20.000 ton, There is a specialized wharf for ships from 1.000 to 5.000 ton.

  • Lien Chieu: Currently mainly serving bulk and liquid cargo, with the potential to develop into a main wharf in the future, Receiving ships up to 100.000 tons and containers from 6.000 to 8.000 not.

Da Nang Port is the end point of the East-West Economic Corridor, Myanmar connection, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.

Conclude

Above is a list of 10 important international ports in Vietnam, plays an essential role in import-export activities and economic development. To update more information about logistics, Please follow Cuong Quoc Logistics' website.

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