Da Nang Port welcomes first container ships of Lunar New Year 2026
VOV.VN - Da Nang Port on February 17, the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, welcomed three container vessels Kyoto Tower (Liberia), Pacific Grace (Panama) and Vinapco 26 (Vietnam), signaling continued trade momentum in central Vietnam.
The arrivals marked an energetic start to the new year following a strong performance in 2025. The port reported double-digit growth across key indicators, with cargo throughput rising by more than 10%. Total revenue exceeded VND1.7 trillion, up over 14% year on year, while pre-tax profit reached VND460 billion, an increase of 22$ compared to 2024.
Sustained growth has earned Da Nang Port multiple recognitions. The company has been named an Outstanding Enterprise for Employees for eight consecutive years and has ranked among Vietnam’s Top 500 Most Profitable Enterprises for nine straight years. It was also listed among the country’s 1,000 largest corporate taxpayers. In 2025, the port once again received the Corporate Sustainability Index (CSI) award and was included in the Top 10 Reputable Logistics Companies in the port operations category by Vietnam Report.
Looking ahead, Da Nang Port is continuing to expand its maritime and logistics ecosystem, accelerating digital transformation and automation to develop into a modern, smart port.
According to Le Quang Duc, deputy general director of Da Nang Port JSC, the 2026 theme focuses on expanding infrastructure and advancing the port toward becoming a green and smart port. Key projects include completing the logistics centre investment project in Ba Na Commune, Da Nang City, by mid-2026, and developing an adjacent logistics service centre aimed at becoming a leading distribution hub for imported and domestic goods in central Vietnam.
The port is also advancing several major projects, including the Da Nang Port Hotel, the 26 Bach Dang Building project and the Lien Chieu Port development (general cargo terminal), alongside continued efforts in green transition, digitalisation and innovation.
For 2026, Da Nang Port targets cargo throughput of over 17 million tonnes, up 10% from 2025, with container volume projected at 920,000 TEUs. Leadership emphasised a customer-centred strategy built around green supply chains, digital transformation and integrated logistics services aligning with global trends in sustainable port development.