Hai Phong, September 23, 2025 – Haiphong Port TiL International Terminal (HTIT), a subsidiary of port of Hai Phong company system, has successfully received the MSC KALINA, operated by MSC, marking the largest container vessel ever to berth at Lach Huyen Deep-Sea Port. This milestone underscores HTIT’s growing operational capacity and reaffirms its position as a key gateway on the global maritime map.
The MSC KALINA, sailing under the Panamanian flag, is among the world’s mega container vessels with remarkable specifications: a length of 366.06 meters, an arrival draft of 12.2 meters, a deadweight tonnage of 162,867 DWT, and a handling capacity of 13.798 TEUs. The safe and efficient handling of this vessel required synchronized coordination between HTIT’s workforce, infrastructure, and state-of-the-art equipment.
Welcoming such a large vessel reflects the world leading shipping company MSC’s confidence in HTIT’s capabilities. From deep-water channels, modern berths, and container yards to advanced handling equipment and a professional workforce, HTIT has demonstrated its readiness to meet the highest international standards in maritime operations.
The arrival of MSC KALINA carries both technical and commercial importance. On the technical side, HTIT has once again proven its ability to accommodate and safely operate mega vessels, meeting international benchmarks for berth allocation, towing, container handling, and maritime safety. On the economic side, the vessel’s thousands of TEUs not only enhance cargo throughput and create significant revenue streams from stevedoring, storage, and transport, but also stimulate the regional logistics ecosystem – spanning transport, warehousing, customs, and shipping agency services.
This achievement also reflects the long-term investment and modernization efforts of HTIT and Hai Phong Port, from upgrading infrastructure and equipment to implementing advanced operational management technologies. It represents a strategic step forward for the Lach Huyen Port cluster, strengthening competitiveness, attracting more direct mainline services, reducing transshipment costs, and improving transit times for import-export customers across Northern Vietnam.
The successful call of MSC KALINA is a landmark event, affirming HTIT’s capability to handle the world’s largest container vessels and reinforcing its global standing. Looking ahead, HTIT will continue investing in infrastructure, training a highly skilled workforce, and refining operational processes to ensure efficiency, safety, and seamless handling of future mega vessels – contributing to the sustainable development of Hai Phong Port system and Vietnam’s international trade.
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