THACO’s THILOGI Opens New Maritime Route from Chu Lai to India
THACO’s THILOGI opens a new maritime route from Chu Lai to India
On May 16th, 2025, at the Chu Lai International Port in Nui Thanh, Quang Nam, THACO’s international freight forwarding company, THILOGI, held a ceremony to announce the completion of the Ky Ha maritime channel dredging project and the signing of a cooperation agreement between Regional Container Lines (RCL) and Chu Lai International Port, establishing a direct maritime route from Chu Lai to India.
The Ky Ha maritime channel dredging project was a joint effort between THILOGI and the Ministry of Construction and the People’s Committee of Quang Nam Province, in the spirit of socialization according to Decree 57/2024/ND-CP. After just four months of construction, the project was completed and officially put into operation on May 8, 2025.
The new maritime route reduces transportation time and costs for businesses
The new channel is 11km long, 110m wide, and has a depth of 9.3m, accommodating vessels up to 30,000 DWT. With this improvement, the port has overcome water level dependencies, enhancing its ability to receive large vessels at any time of the day or night, including peak hours.
This development will increase the efficiency of berth exploitation, expand the international maritime transport network, and promote the synchronized development of the regional logistics system.
During the ceremony, the Chu Lai International Port welcomed the vessel CHANA BHUM (Singapore-flagged) from RCL, marking the beginning of the regular Chu Lai – India route (including ports such as Kolkata, Kattupalli, Chennai, Nhava Sheva, Cochin, and Mundra). The CHANA BHUM carries nearly 800 containers of import and export goods, including spare parts, garments, furniture, and agricultural products, facilitating trade between Vietnamese and Indian businesses.
The Chu Lai – India route operates with a frequency of two trips per month, providing convenient access for businesses exporting goods to the Indian market and other countries in the region, including China, South Korea, and Japan.
According to Mr. Phan Van Ky, Director of Chu Lai International Port, the port has consistently focused on the synchronous development of infrastructure, means of transport, and equipment. Additionally, they have invested in the CHU LAI PORT 02, a modern tugboat integrated with a marine pollution prevention system and advanced safety features.
The total investment for the project, including the upgrade of the Ky Ha maritime channel and the new tugboat, exceeded VND 100 billion.
The establishment of this direct maritime route reduces transportation time and costs for businesses, offering new trade opportunities and boosting logistics activities. It also contributes to the development of supply chains and regional connectivity, elevating the position of Chu Lai International Port on the international maritime map.
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