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With 90 million tons of cargo handled in the first nine months, Hai Phong's seaport sector is accelerating toward exceeding its 2026 target.
Record cargo throughput
In the early hours of November 8, the 335- meter-long WAN HAI A09 departed Tan Cang Hai Phong International Container Terminal (TC-HICT) after completing cargo handling operations and continued its journey. Following its departure, TC-HICT welcomed two more vessels: the 335-meter-long CSCL SUMMER and the 293-meter-long SAN FRANCISCO BRIDGE, both arriving for cargo operations.
On November 8 alone, in addition to WAN HAI A09, the Lach Huyen port area received four other container ships. All were large vessels, ranging from 299 to 350 meters in length. This reflects the vibrancy and appeal of Lach Huyen deep-water port to international shipping routes.
Bui Nguyen Khoi, Director of the Hai Phong Maritime Administration, said that in the first nine months of 2026, cargo throughput at Hai Phong's seaport area reached 90 million tons, equivalent to 74% of the annual target and up 6.7% year on year.
This result not only set a nine-month record for cargo throughput across the city's seaport area but also provides an important foundation for port operators and businesses throughout the port system to enter the final stretch of the year, aiming to meet the 2026 target ahead of schedule.
In 2026, Hai Phong's seaport sector has achieved several impressive milestones. Notably, HHIT successfully received the giant container ship MATZ MAERSK, measuring 400 meters in length and with a deadweight tonnage of 214,000 DWT. In the 2026 ranking of the world's top 100 container ports, published by the UK's maritime journal Lloyd's List, Hai Phong rose three places from 29th to 26th, becoming the fastest-growing port in Vietnam.
The final stretch and great ambitions
According to Bui Nguyen Khoi, Director of the Hai Phong Maritime Administration, buoyed by vibrant import and export activities, cargo throughput at the city's seaport area in 2026 is forecast to reach 125 million tons, exceeding the target by 3 million tons.
To maintain operational momentum and strive to meet or exceed the set cargo-handling target, port operators are accelerating the implementation of various measures. These include improving cargo-handling capacity through investment in advanced equipment and fully embracing digital transformation to reduce waiting time for ships and trucks. Greater port capacity and optimized cargo-handling operations will help businesses lower logistics costs, shorten delivery time and enhance the competitiveness of goods manufactured in Vietnam.
Investment in Hai Phong's seaport sector is not merely an investment in the city or for immediate benefits; it is an investment in the competitiveness of the entire Northern region over the long term. This is particularly important as the country sets a target of double-digit economic growth, while Hai Phong aims for annual growth of more than 13% during 2026 – 2030. As the city steps up integration, attracts more FDI and seeks deeper participation in global supply chains, the role of its seaports is becoming increasingly important.
To ensure the smooth flow of goods, the Vietnam Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration has been assigned by the Ministry of Construction to implement the project to upgrade and expand Lach Huyen, Ha Nam Canal and Chanh River shipping channels, with a total investment of VND 17.15 trillion.
Alongside upgrades to shipping channels, Hai Phong is stepping up investment in transport infrastructure connecting to its seaports. The construction of Ring Road 2’s Tan Vu-Hung Dao-Bui Vien section and interchanges on Bui Vien Street is being accelerated, with the aim of putting them into operation before the 2027 Lunar New Year. Other projects, including the Ninh Binh-Hai Phong Expressway, the Lao Cai-Ha Noi-Hai Phong railway and Ring Road 3, are also underway, creating fresh momentum for socio-economic development.
MINH KHOI
