Da Nang port handles first cargo batch of 2019

A total of more than 500 TEUs were unloaded from the Singaporean Wanhai 265 cargo ship which docked at the port of Da Nang on New Year’s Day. Throughout 2018, the port of Da Nang handled over 8.65 million tons of cargo, up 7.7% compared to the previous year.

The port of Da Nang continued to retain its position as the leading container port in the central region and one of Vietnam’s largest ports. The port has also contributed to the city’s tourism development as it welcomed 109 cruise ships carrying 200,000 tourists and crew members onboard last year.

Nguyen Huu Sia, general director of Da Nang Port Joint Stock Company, said at present the port can handle up to 12 million tons of cargo. This has proved that Tien Sa port has become the major logistic hub of the central region.

Mr Sia also underlined the importance of building a new Lien Chieu cargo port and affirmed his desire to make drastic improvements to turn Tien Sa port into Da Nang’s tourism destination for cruise ships in the future.