Strengthening Nghi Son Port infrastructure to accelerate Thanh Hoa's economic growth.

With approximately VND18 trillion (nearly $693 million)  annually contributed from its revenue of crude oil imports to Thanh Hoa province's budget in recent years, accounting for about 30% of its total budget revenue, Nghi Son Port has become a spotlight in the central province. 

This underscores the critical role of the seaport system, particularly Nghi Son Port, in generating sustainable resources for local economic development. Beyond budget balancing, the port also opens new avenues for the province to promote trade and investment.

However, the port faces several challenges. The transportation infrastructure lacks direct connecting routes between the port, industrial zones, and economic centers. Additionally, planning and investment in wharf construction remain slow, with some projects still awaiting approval or in the implementation phase. The container terminals have yet to receive full investment, and there is insufficient land for a modern logistics center to store, preserve, and circulate goods. Furthermore, the shortage of high-quality human resources in the logistics sector remains an issue.

As a result, goods exported through Nghi Son Port do not yet include Thanh Hoa province’s key industrial products, such as textiles and footwear. Meanwhile, the port has not attracted many international container shipping lines.

To address these limitations, the locality is implementing projects to upgrade transportation infrastructure, train human resources, and attract investment in the logistics sector. The completion of container terminals and development of logistics services will help Nghi Son Port maximize its potential and evolve into a modern logistics hub in the region.

According to the provincial authorities, the general cargo area of Nghi Son Port currently has 22 wharves, with 13 completed and in operation, while seven wharves are under construction.