Hai Phong Port Shipping — Gateway to Northern Vietnam
Hai Phong is Vietnam's third-largest city and the primary seaport for northern Vietnam
Hai Phong is Vietnam’s third-largest city and the primary seaport for northern Vietnam. It serves as the maritime gateway for the country’s booming northern manufacturing corridor — the home of Samsung, Intel, LG, Honda, Canon, and hundreds of other major export manufacturers.
Hai Phong Port Overview
- City: Hai Phong, northern Vietnam
- Distance from Hanoi: ~100 km east (2–3 hours by road)
- Port Complex: Multiple terminals across city
- Annual TEU Volume: ~3–4 million TEU and growing
- Key Terminal: Lach Huyen (HICT) — new deep-water
- Draft: Lach Huyen: 14m; older terminals: 7–10m
- Operator: Vietnam Maritime Corporation (Vinalines), HICT consortium
Lach Huyen Deep Water Terminal (HICT)
The Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HICT) at Lach Huyen is Vietnam’s newest and most capable northern terminal:
- Handles vessels up to 100,000+ DWT
- Direct services to USA, Europe, and major Asian ports
- Modern handling equipment with fast turnaround
Key Industries Served by Hai Phong Port
Northern Vietnam’s industrial zones — all feeding through Hai Phong — include some of the world’s most significant electronics manufacturers:
Samsung alone accounts for a substantial share of Hai Phong port volume, shipping billions of dollars of electronics through HICT annually.
- Thai Nguyen: Samsung (Galaxy phones, tablets) | Electronics, smartphones
- Bac Ninh: Samsung Display, Canon, Nokia | Electronics, cameras
- Hai Phong (city): LG Electronics, Pegatron, Foxconn | Electronics, components
- Vinh Phuc: Honda Vietnam, Toyota, Piaggio | Vehicles, motorcycles
- Hung Yen: Panasonic, Brother, Yamaha | Electronics, equipment
- Ha Nam: Textiles and apparel factories | Garments
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Ocean Freight Rates from Hai Phong (2025)
*Market estimates; surcharges apply. Contact us for current rates.*
Trucking to Hai Phong Port
Factory-to-port trucking time from key industrial zones:
Hai Phong vs. Cat Lai: Which Port Should I Use?
- Best for: Northern Vietnam factories | Southern Vietnam factories
- Draft/capacity: Growing (HICT) | Large but limited by river
- Rates: Slightly higher | Often lower (more competition)
- Direct USA services: Growing | More extensive
- Electronics exports: Primary | Secondary
- Garment/footwear: Secondary | Primary
- Distance from Hanoi: 100 km | 1,700 km
Shipping Routes from Hai Phong
- Los Angeles / Long Beach: 20–25 days | Direct or via Busan/Singapore
- New York / New Jersey: 30–36 days | Via major hub
- Rotterdam (Netherlands): 28–34 days | Via Suez Canal
- Hamburg (Germany): 30–36 days | Via Suez Canal
- Busan (South Korea): 3–5 days | Direct feeder
- Hong Kong: 4–6 days | Direct feeder
- Singapore: 5–8 days | Direct feeder
- Tokyo (Japan): 8–12 days | Direct or via hub
Ocean Freight Rates from Hai Phong (2025)
*Market estimates; surcharges apply. Contact us for current rates.*
- Hai Phong → LA/LB: $1,800–$3,500 | $2,500–$4,800 | $65–$110
- Hai Phong → NY/NJ: $3,200–$6,000 | $4,500–$8,000 | $85–$130
- Hai Phong → Rotterdam: $2,200–$4,000 | $3,000–$5,500 | $70–$115
- Hai Phong → Busan: $250–$500 | $350–$650 | $25–$45
Exporting from northern Vietnam through Hai Phong?
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