Hai Phong international container terminal receives 1.5 millionth TEU
VOV.VN - The Tan Cang Hai Phong International Container Port (TC-HICT), a subsidiary of Tan Cang Sai Gon Corporation, on December 27 celebrated the handling of its 1,500,000th TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) in 2024, following the arrival of Malta’s container ship CMA CGM MISSISSIPI.
The new milestone further highlighted TC-HICT’s achievements in 2024 after welcoming the 1,000,000th TEU in August 2024. Over the past 10 years of development, including 6 years of operation, the port has made impressive progress, and it is now able to handle large vessels of up to 13,000 TEUs.
Since its first container handling on May 13, 2018, TC-HICT has continually broken its own records. In 2020, the port reached the 500,000 TEUs mark for the first time, and since then, it has maintained its momentum, achieving 1,000,000 TEUs in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
With the new milestone, TC-HICT has consolidated its position as the leading port in Northern Vietnam, ranking in the top 4 nationwide, and capturing 23% of the market share in Hai Phong.
This achievement underscores the strength and potential of the deep-water port and the maritime economy in the region, affirmed Doan Hai Tuan, chairman of the Board of Members of TC-HICT, adding it affirms the port's leading position in the maritime sector, ensuring supply chain continuity both domestically and internationally.
He also credited the development of the port to the dedication and hard work of its staff, as well as the trust and support from domestic and international customers and partners.
In 2025, TC-HICT is committed to continuous innovation and technological advancements. The port plans to implement new technologies like the Smart Gate and Ebooking software to improve operations. TC-HICT will also strengthen connections with other facilities of Tan Cang Sai Gon Corporation in Northern Vietnam, promote inland waterway transport, reinforce a sustainable transport system, and offer seamless service integration for customers.