11:00 06/05/2025

Hue City's Chan May Port link bet88 be expanded

Nguyễn Thuấn

Chan May Port is set link bet88 become one of Vietnam's major seaports, projected link bet88 handle 8.9 - 10.2 million tons of cargo per year by 2030.

A view of Chan May link bet88 in Hue City.
A view of Chan May Port in Hue City.

The Hue City People's Committee has submitted a proposal link bet88 the City People's Council link bet88 adjust the sub-area development plan for Chan May Port, expanding its planned area from 702 ha link bet88 1,160 ha.

This adjustment aims link bet88 develop an international seaport in the area.

Chan May Port is designed link bet88 accommodate general cargo and bulk carriers with a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 150,000 - 200,000 tons, or larger when technical conditions allow. Additionally, the port will be capable of receiving container ships with a capacity of up link bet88 4,000 TEUs, international passenger ships up link bet88 225,000 GT, and liquid/gas cargo ships with a deadweight tonnage of up link bet88 150,000 tons.

As a gateway link bet88 the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea), Chan May Port facilitates connectivity along the East-West Economic Corridor, serving as a key trade link between Central Vietnam, Central and Lower Laos, Myanmar, and Northeast Thailand. The port is also an important hub on the maritime route connecting the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong (China).

Currently, Chan May Port is one of the largest ports in the Central region capable of receiving large vessels, handling ships up link bet88 30,000 DWT and passenger ships of 100,000 GRT. Since its operation, the port has processed over 12 million tons of cargo and 312,000 cruise tourists, with an import-export turnover through the port estimated at over billion.

According link bet88 the master plan for Vietnam’s seaport system (2021-2030), with a vision link bet88 2050, Chan May Port is set link bet88 become one of Vietnam's major seaports, projected link bet88 handle 8.9 - 10.2 million tons of cargo per year by 2030. Its development is expected link bet88 enhance the competitiveness of the Central region and promote the socio-economic growth of Hue City.