With the approval from the Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Construction) for the upgrade of the Hai Phong navigation channel from the upper Nam Hai Dinh Vu Terminal to the upper Dinh Vu Terminal and the expansion of the existing turning basin, as stated in Official Dispatch No. 12788/BGTVT-KHDT dated November 25, 2024, the Port of Hai Phong has initiated a series of tasks including the preparation of an investment project, detailed design, and contractor selection to carry out the dredging of the channel leading to Tan Vu and Dinh Vu Terminals, targeting a depth of -8.5 meters (chart datum).
On June 20, the Port of Hai Phong signed a dredging contract with Phu Xuan Construction and Consulting Joint Stock Company and will proceed with the implementation of the dredging project with the following key specifications:
- Channel length: 2.15 km (from Km34+900 to Km34+050)
- Navigable vessel capacity: up to 55,000 DWT (partially loaded)
- Channel depth: -8.5 meters (chart datum)
- Turning basin diameter: 310 meters
Expected completion time: 30 to 60 days from commencement, ensuring consistent channel depth throughout the section from the upper Dinh Vu Terminal to the upper Lach Huyen Terminal.
Contract Signing Ceremony for Package XL01: "Dredging Construction to Upgrade the Hai Phong Navigation Channel from the Upper Nam Hai Dinh Vu Terminal to the Upper Dinh Vu Terminal and Expand the Existing Turning Basin"
Upon completion, Dinh Vu and Tan Vu Terminals under the Port of Hai Phong will be able to accommodate vessels of up to 55,000 DWT and 250 meters in length (partially loaded), facilitating efficient cargo operations.
At the same time, the Port of Hai Phong and Dinh Vu Port Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (in which the Port of Hai Phong holds a controlling stake) are finalizing investment procedures for the procurement of four STS (ship-to-shore) cranes to enhance handling capacity. These cranes are designed with a lifting capacity of 50 tons under the hoisting beam and 40 tons under the spreader, a riverside outreach of 40 meters, a rail gauge of 20 meters, and a maximum lifting height of 30 meters measured from the top of the waterside rail to the bottom of the container spreader.
This strategic and methodical investment marks a crucial step in strengthening the Port of Hai Phong’s overall competitiveness, aligning with the global development trends in maritime transport, while also promoting regional economic growth and enhancing the efficiency of the logistics supply chain.
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