12-ha Inland container depot opens in northern region

The Ministry of Transport has announced the opening of the Long Bien inland container depot (ICD). The seventh of its kind in Vietnam’s northern region.

Located at the Sai Dong B Industrial Park in Hanoi’s Long Bien district. The 12-hectare port was invested in by the Hateco Logistics Joint Stock Company. This port will be used until 2025, by the time Co Bi port, Phu Dong is put into operation.

The company has been asked to complete procedures regarding land use rights and to ensure the firefighting system on the premises meets relevant standards prior to official operations beginning. Establishing a safety environment and avert environmental pollution are also their priorities.

With 50,000 square metres for warehouses, the port is projected to handle about 135,000 TEUs each year.

According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration, the country is now home to eight container depots and 16 checkpoints with similar functions.

One port and nine checkpoints are in the south, while the central region is yet to have either.

Source: VNA