Hateco Haiphong Port – Vietnam’s Most Advanced Deep-Sea Port Welcomes Its First Vessel
1. Hateco Haiphong Port Officially Receives Its First Vessel
On February 6, 2025, the ESL Dubai vessel (216m, 319,000 DWT) successfully docked at Hateco Haiphong International Terminal (HHIT), marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s logistics sector. This event not only enhances Northern Vietnam’s import-export capacity but also places Vietnam among countries with international standard deep-sea ports.
2. Strategic Advantages of Hateco Haiphong Port
Hateco Haiphong Port (HHIT) is the largest deep-sea port project in Northern Vietnam, developed by Hateco Group. Spanning 73 hectares, HHIT features:
- Two main berths (900m total), capable of handling 200,000 DWT (~18,000 TEUs) container vessels.
- A 200m barge berth, facilitating domestic cargo connections.
- State-of-the-art warehouses and storage facilities for efficient cargo handling and transshipment.
3. Green & Smart Port – Cutting-Edge Technology
HHIT is Vietnam’s first smart port, integrating advanced operational technology:
- Automated gate system, expediting cargo inspection and clearance.
- Semi-automated quay cranes, optimizing container handling efficiency.
- Electrified STS (Ship-to-Shore) cranes with a 24-row outreach, capable of handling the world’s largest container vessels.
- Electrified RTG (Rubber-Tired Gantry) cranes (7+1), eco-friendly and energy-efficient.
- NAVIS N4 terminal operating system and IFS Cloud ERP, enhancing operational efficiency.
- AI-integrated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) system, optimizing cargo flow management.
- 5G Private Network and 24/7 CCTV monitoring, ensuring security and seamless port operations.
The launch of HHIT provides Northern Vietnam's import-export businesses with an additional option for direct container shipping to the United States and Europe, eliminating the need for transshipment. This leads to:
- Lower shipping costs
- Reduced transit time
- Enhanced competitiveness for Vietnamese exports
4. Economic Impact & Haiphong’s Growing Maritime Hub
According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration, in 2024, Vietnam’s total seaborne cargo volume reached 864.4 million tons, a 14% increase compared to 2023. Containerized cargo alone accounted for 29.9 million TEUs, marking a 21% growth.
Haiphong currently boasts Vietnam’s largest port system in the North and the second largest nationwide, featuring:
- Over 40 ports and 69 berths, with a total quay length of 11.53 km.
- Ranked among the world’s top 33 busiest container ports by the World Shipping Council (2021).
The emergence of Hateco Haiphong Port not only strengthens Vietnam’s global logistics competitiveness but also solidifies Haiphong’s position as a key international maritime gateway, connecting Vietnam to the Pacific trade network.
6. Conclusion
Hateco Haiphong Port is not just an expansion of Vietnam’s seaport capacity; it is a game-changer for the nation’s logistics and trade sectors. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, smart technology, and mega vessel handling capabilities, HHIT is set to become a premier logistics hub in Southeast Asia.
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