$423 million investment capital approved for Quang Ngai Seaport area

The Ministry of Construction has officially approved a detailed development plan for the land and water areas of Quang Ngai Seaport for the period 2021-2030, with a vision toward 2050.

The investment capital required for the seaport system by 2030 is estimated at VND 10.83 trillion ($423.54 million), including VND 2.87 trillion ($112.24 million) for public maritime infrastructure and VND 7.96 trillion ($311.3 million) for port terminal development, specifically for cargo handling services.

Quang Ngai Seaport comprises multiple port clusters, including Dung Quat Terminal, Sa Ky Terminal, My A Terminal, and Ben Dinh Terminal (Ly Son Island), alongside other potential ports aligned with the Dung Quat Economic Zone development strategy.

These facilities are expected to enhance connectivity between the mainland and Ly Son Island, foster regional trade, and drive local socio-economic growth. The plan also outlines anchorage areas, cargo transshipment zones, and storm shelters to ensure the seaport’s long-term operational efficiency.

By 2030, Quang Ngai Seaport is projected to handle between 47.2 million and 48.2 million tons of cargo (excluding shipments from new or expanded steel production projects) and accommodate 1.13 million to 1.26 million passengers.

The port infrastructure will consist of 11 terminals with a total of 41 berths, stretching 8,251.5 meters in length (excluding additional ports under development). The plan includes expanding port capacity to support an annual cargo growth rate of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent until 2050.

The infrastructure plan for 2030 ensures that existing navigational channels remain accessible to vessels of up to 200,000 tons. If additional funding from socialized investment sources is mobilized, maritime waterways may be upgraded to align with planned port expansion projects. 

Additionally, the transportation network will be strategically integrated, connecting roadways, railways, inland waterways, and coastal routes in accordance with the approved national infrastructure framework.

The plan also details several specialized port facilities, including the Dung Quat Shipyard Terminal, featuring a 420m outfitting pier capable of receiving ships of up to 300,000 tons without cargo (or larger if conditions permit), as well as two material import berths totaling 292m in length for vessels up to 10,000 tons.

Other facilities include a yacht marina for tourism, government-operated berths, research, training, and maritime service docks, and auxiliary terminals designed to support cargo collection and distribution via water routes. Additional functional areas such as pilotage zones, quarantine stations in Dung Quat, Sa Ky, and Ly Son island are also included in the development plan.

Regarding land use, the Quang Ngai Seaport development area will require approximately 217 hectares by 2030, excluding industrial zones and logistics hubs linked to the port. Meanwhile, the total water surface area designated for the seaport system will cover approximately 28,650 hectares, which includes all regulated maritime zones within the port’s jurisdiction.