# Hai Phong maritime infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hai-phong-maritime-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-05T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. Hai Phong is expanding its maritime infrastructure to establish itself as a major international logistics hub in northern Vietnam. The development focuses on the Lach Huyen deep-water complex, which has grown from its initial two operational berths in 2018 to include six berths, including the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) which became operational in 2025. Recent activity highlights the port's capacity to handle massive vessels, such as the arrival of the Maersk-operated Matz Maersk. While the docking of this mega-ship demonstrated the port's growing importance, it also exposed critical infrastructure limitations, specifically regarding channel width and turning basin radius. These challenges have underscored an urgent need for further channel and berth upgrades to safely accommodate future mega-ship traffic and support the city's goal of creating a smart, green port ecosystem. As of late 2026, the Hai Phong port system includes over 50 terminals and more than 14,000 meters of wharfage. The Port of Hai Phong Joint Stock Company is transitioning toward a “smart, modern, green, and sustainable port system” by implementing technologies such as Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Smart Terminal Operating Systems. The Lach Huyen area, specifically deep-water berths 3 and 4, maintains an annual capacity of 1.35 to 1.5 million TEUs, enabling direct cargo transport to the US West Coast. Efficiency metrics reflect this growth; the Hai Phong port cluster ranked 13th globally in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), while Lloyd’s List ranked it 29th among the top 100 container ports by throughput. To support this ecosystem, the Vietnam Maritime University is targeting a top-five ASEAN ranking by 2030 to provide high-quality maritime talent. ## Claims - Vietnam is expanding its maritime infrastructure to strengthen its position as a Southeast Asian logistics hub. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Lach Huyen deep-water complex in Hai Phong serves as a strategic maritime gateway for northern Vietnam. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT), comprising berths 5 and 6 of Lach Huyen, was inaugurated and became operational in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Hai Phong port system includes more than 50 terminals and over 14,000 meters of wharf length. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lach Huyen has expanded from its first two operational berths in 2018 to a total of six operational berths. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Hai Phong modernizes port infrastructure and maritime training Hai Phong is modernizing its port infrastructure through smart technologies and green initiatives, aiming to connect Vietnamese goods directly to the US West Coast while developing high-quality maritime talent. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hai-phong-advances-smart-port-technology-and-maritime-training ### 2026-08-15: Hai Phong expands maritime infrastructure to boost logistics capacity Vietnam is expanding the Lach Huyen deep-water complex in Hai Phong, including the new HHIT terminal, to boost its maritime logistics capacity and global trade connectivity. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hai-phong-expands-maritime-capacity-via-lach-huyen-deep-water-complex ### 2026-07-29: Hai Phong Port Advances International Hub Goals as Mega Maersk Ship Arrives Hai Phong promotes its port as an international hub while a massive Maersk container ship docks at Lạch Huyện, exposing urgent infrastructure upgrades needed. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hai-phong-port-advances-international-hub-goals-as-mega-maersk-ship-arrives --- Cite as: Hai Phong maritime infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hai-phong-maritime-infrastructure-expansion