A significant ceremony took place in Da Nang City on March 28 to announce the completion of shared infrastructure at Lien Chieu Port. The event also marked the official start of a comprehensive investment project for the Lien Chieu Container Terminal. This development is expected to transform the Central region into a major international transshipment hub.

The project is situated on a 172.6-hectare site. It is designed to handle an annual capacity of approximately 5.7 million TEUs, which is roughly 74 million tons of cargo. Experts suggest that the port will see a throughput of between 14.25 and 36.3 million tons every year by 2030. The port layout includes eight container berths with a quay length of 2,750 meters. These facilities will be able to host large container ships with capacities of up to 18,000 TEUs.

Investment for the project exceeds VND 50 trillion, or more than US$2 billion. The construction will take place in three phases from 2026 to 2036. The port will operate under a 50−year license. Hateco Group is the lead investor for the terminal. The Hateco−APM consortium recently secured the US$1.7 billion project following verification of their investment capabilities.

Tran Van Ky, Chairman of the Board of Hateco Group, spoke about the project’s high standards. “The project will be carried out in a systematic, synchronized, and modern manner, strictly complying with environmental, safety, and sustainable development standards in line with international practices, with a view to building a smart and green container seaport capable of deep integration into the global supply chain,” he stated.

The terminal will utilise automation and modern technologies to ensure high operational efficiency. It is considered a project of strategic importance for the socio-economic growth of Da Nang and the wider Vietnamese economy. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh previously highlighted the necessity of the port to improve national logistics.