Dong Nai province's largest seaport to commence operations

Phuoc An Port is along the Thi Vai River in Nhon Trach district, Dong Nai province. As the heart of the Southern Key Economic Region, the seaport boasts seamless and convenient transportation connections through a modern road system. The distance from Phuoc An Port to Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong is approximately 40 kilometers.

As the largest seaport in Dong Nai, covering an area of 183 hectares, Phuoc An Port boasts Vietnam's most highly rated waterway traffic system. The seaport is anticipated to contribute significantly to the economic development of Dong Nai province and its neighboring regions.

According to Phuoc An Petroleum Port Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company, following an expedited construction process, the company has completed the construction of berths 5 and 6 with a total length of 670 meters, and a dredging depth of 14.7 meters in the water area in front of the berths.

The first berth is expected to commence operations in the third quarter of 2024. Phuoc An Port will have the capacity to handle both container and general cargo, with an operational capacity of approximately 4 million tons of general cargo per year. Additionally, Phuoc An Port is capable of accommodating vessels weighing up to 60,000 DWT. The Department of Construction Investment Management under the Ministry of Transport has conducted inspection and announced the acceptance results for the project's trial operation.

To date, the port has completed the importation of machinery and equipment, including the STS and RTG smart crane systems. Additionally, the tractor-trailer lifting system has undergone inspection, acceptance testing, and trial operations in preparation for operational deployment in September. The project investor has reported that they are currently installing and conducting trial operations of the container management system; finalizing port announcement procedures; and issuing port codes to commence operations and receive the first container vessel in September.

On December 24, 2009, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2190/QD-TTg to approve the development plan for Vietnam's seaport system. Phuoc An Port is classified as a Group 5 seaport, designated as a national comprehensive port and hub in the region, with Phuoc An Petroleum Port Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (PAP) as the project's investor.

According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (Ministry of Transport), the total cargo throughput at seaports reached 111.614 million tons in the first two months of 2024, marking an 8% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2023.

Various types of cargo also exhibited growth trends, with exports reaching an estimated 28.684 million tons (an increase of 8%), imports reaching 33.884 million tons (an increase of 16%), domestic cargo reaching 48.593 million tons (an increase of 4%), and transshipment cargo reaching 454 thousand tons.

Cargo volume through seaports in the first two months of 2024 increased compared to the corresponding period in 2023, with January 2024 showing a notable increase of 43%.

The throughput of containerized cargo reached 4.054 million TEUs in the first two months of 2024, marking an increase of 27% compared to the corresponding period in 2023. This volume includes 1.323 million TEUs of exports (an increase of 20%), 1.252 million TEUs of imports (an increase of 19%), and 1.478 million TEUs of domestic cargo (an increase of 40%).

Vietnam also reported significant growth in cargo throughput in January 2024. Namely, cargo volume in the first month of 2024 reached 68.716 million tons (excluding non-discharged transshipment cargo at ports), marking an increase of 43% compared to January 2023. Containerized cargo volume reached 2.4 million TEUs, marking an increase of 52% compared to the corresponding period in 2023.

According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the significant growth in January 2024 can be attributed to the reduced cargo volume in January 2023, a Lunar New Year month. Conversely, January 2024, which is a month prior to the Lunar New Year, saw increased cargo activities in preparation for the festival.