On December 1st, Mr. Le Thanh Hung, Director of the Management Board for Priority Infrastructure Investment Projects in Da Nang City, announced that three leading global port operators and transport consortia have submitted bids for the Lien Chieu Port Project (Component B).
These companies are renowned for their robust capabilities and extensive experience in global maritime transport and port operations.
The three consortia include: Hateco Group JSC – Hateco Port LLC and APM Terminals B.V (Netherlands); Adani Port & Special Economic Zone (India) and T&T Group JSC; Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) and Terminal Investment Limited Holding (Luxembourg).
The investor selection process is in its final stages, with bidding scheduled to open on December 24th. If the tender proceeds smoothly, construction is expected to commence in Q1 2026, significantly advancing the development of a modern logistics ecosystem in Central Vietnam.
Lien Chieu Port Project: Shared infrastructure component 95% complete
According to Mr. Le Thanh Hung, the shared infrastructure component (Component A) is progressing rapidly. To date, 95% of the breakwater, seawall, port access roads, and major transportation routes have been completed.
The city aims to finalize all shared infrastructure by year-end, with technical clearance for connecting roads expected in December.
The Lien Chieu Port Project is located in Hai Van Ward, Da Nang City, spanning 450 hectares and comprising two components.
Component A, funded by central and municipal budgets, has a budget exceeding VND 3.4 trillion and began construction in late 2022.
Component B, funded by private investment, includes 8 container berths (total berth length: 2,750m for vessels 50,000–200,000 DWT), 6 general cargo berths (total berth length: 1,550m for vessels 50,000–100,000 DWT), river-sea passenger berths, and port hinterland facilities. Estimated investment costs are approximately VND 48.304 trillion.
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