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VNDAD Da Nang Port
Da Nang Port is the seaport of Da nang, in the city of Da nangin Vietnam. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is VNDAD.

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Port Code

VNDAD

Name

Da Nang

Country / Region

Vietnam

City

Da nang

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

16.0973578

Longitude

108.2343295

Est. Unit Price

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Da Nang Port (VNDAD) Overview

Da Nang Port is a seaport serving central Vietnam on the South China Sea. Its principal deep-water operating area is Tien Sa Terminal in Da Nang Bay, while Song Han Terminal is located on the Han River near Da Nang city and has more restricted draft characteristics. The port is relevant to container, general cargo, bulk, petroleum and vehicle movements serving central Vietnam and selected inland markets. Our service team uses the terminal, vessel, cargo and inland-delivery profile together when assessing routing and booking feasibility.

Item	Reference information
UN/LOCODE	VNDAD
Port / city	DA NANG / Da Nang
Country	Vietnam
Coordinates	16.0973578, 108.2343295
Port areas	Tien Sa Terminal and Song Han Terminal
Reported berth length	1,493 m in total across the two major areas

Key Highlights for Freight Planning

Central Vietnam gateway: Da Nang is positioned to support cargo originating in or consigned to the central Vietnamese economic region.
Terminal selection matters: Tien Sa is the deep-water focus for commercial ocean cargo; Song Han has a reported draft of 0.7 m and should not be treated as interchangeable with Tien Sa.
Mixed cargo profile: The port handles container, general, bulk, petroleum and vehicle cargo, so equipment, documentation and terminal handling requirements vary by shipment.
Feeder or hub connection may be relevant: Depending on origin, destination, vessel space and schedule, cargo may require regional transshipment rather than a direct ocean leg.
Operational confirmation is essential: Our service team confirms terminal, vessel acceptance, cut-offs, empty equipment and inland trucking conditions before issuing a firm plan.

Facilities & Services

Tien Sa TerminalReported water depth is approximately 10–12 m. The supplied port record indicates capability for general cargo vessels up to 45,000 DWT and container vessels up to 2,000 TEU, subject to vessel, berth and operating approval.

Song Han TerminalThe terminal has five berths with a combined reported length of 528 m and a reported draft of 0.7 m. Cargo suitability and vessel access must be checked before booking.

Container and breakbulk handlingContainerized, general and bulk cargo are part of the reported cargo mix. Actual crane, yard, special-equipment and handling availability should be confirmed against the nominated terminal and vessel.

Yard and inspection coordinationOur service team coordinates terminal instructions, customs documentation, inspection arrangements and release procedures. Storage, inspection and handling conditions are confirmed case by case.

Road collection and deliveryPort-to-door planning normally relies on road transport around Da Nang and the central Vietnam hinterland. Truck type, container dimensions, delivery windows and road restrictions require shipment-specific checking.

Project and special cargoOut-of-gauge, heavy, dangerous or unusually packed cargo requires advance review of vessel acceptance, lifting points, permits, securing, terminal handling and inland route feasibility.

Routes & Transit-Time Planning

Common planning patterns include regional intra-Asia movements, connections with Southeast Asian hub ports and export or import flows involving China, Northeast Asia and other global destinations. The available routing depends on the current carrier network and equipment position.
Where no suitable direct sailing is available, our service team can compare a Da Nang feeder connection, regional transshipment or an alternative Vietnamese gateway. Any alternative must be assessed for additional handling, documentation and schedule risk.
Transit time is affected by vessel rotation, transshipment connection, port congestion, weather, blank sailings, customs release, container availability and inland delivery distance. We provide an indicative plan only until the carrier confirms the booking.
For urgent or schedule-sensitive cargo, the decision should be based on total door-to-door lead time rather than the ocean leg alone.

Planning rule: Before quoting a transit time, our service team verifies the intended terminal, port pair, routing type, cargo readiness date and required delivery location.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Da Nang and the central Vietnam region are the natural first-mile and last-mile markets. Inland distance, road access and delivery-site conditions should be assessed for locations outside the immediate urban area.
Reported cargo categories: container cargo, general cargo, bulk cargo, petroleum products and cars are identified in the supplied port record. Cargo-specific acceptance and terminal handling must be confirmed before dispatch.
Industrial and commercial cargo: Machinery, manufactured goods, construction-related cargo, consumer products and project shipments may be routed through the port when the terminal and inland route are suitable; final acceptance depends on the shipment details.
Coal-related context: The supplied port description identifies the port as an outlet associated with coal mines at Nang Son. This does not replace a current cargo acceptance, vessel and regulatory check for any coal or bulk shipment.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, customs status, export declarations and terminal gate cut-offs are time-sensitive. The actual deadlines vary by carrier and sailing, so our team obtains the booking-specific cut-off rather than applying a generic time.
Dangerous goods: The shipper should provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, safety documentation and container details before booking. Dangerous-goods acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, permits and product descriptions must be consistent. Customs examination or documentary review can extend cargo release time; cargo should not be dispatched to the gate before release instructions are confirmed.
Inland delivery: Our service team checks container type, payload, axle or route restrictions, delivery-site access, unloading equipment, appointment requirements and return-empty instructions before arranging trucking.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the ready date, commodity, HS information, packaging dimensions, gross weight, container requirement and final delivery address before requesting a firm option.
For heavy, oversized, dangerous or temperature-sensitive cargo, provide drawings, packing certificates, lifting points, technical data and photographs early enough for carrier and terminal review.
Keep the commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, shipping instructions and verified gross mass aligned. Inconsistent cargo descriptions are a common cause of document correction and inspection delays.
For time-critical cargo, ask our service team to compare the planned Da Nang routing with a suitable alternative gateway, including inland cost, extra handling, customs implications and total lead time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VNDAD the correct code for Da Nang port?

Yes. VNDAD is the UN/LOCODE identified for DA NANG in the supplied port record. Our team still verifies the exact terminal and facility name shown on the booking and shipping documents.

Which Da Nang terminal should be used for container exports?

Tien Sa is the principal deep-water operating area described in the supplied data, but the correct terminal depends on the carrier service, vessel call and booking confirmation. Song Han should not be assumed suitable for the same vessel or cargo because its reported draft is substantially more restricted.

Can Da Nang handle bulk, vehicles or project cargo?

The supplied port description lists bulk cargo and cars among the cargo categories handled, and also identifies general cargo capability. For project or special cargo, our team must obtain advance confirmation covering vessel acceptance, lifting, securing, permits and inland delivery.

Can you guarantee a fixed transit time from VNDAD?

No fixed transit time should be promised before the carrier confirms the routing. Transit depends on direct or transshipment service, vessel rotation, cargo release, port conditions and the final inland destination. We provide a planning estimate with the relevant assumptions.

What information is needed for a Da Nang freight quotation?

Our service team needs origin, destination, commodity, HS code where available, package count and dimensions, gross weight, container type, cargo readiness date, dangerous-goods status and delivery requirements. Special cargo also requires technical and packing information.

Data Sources & Provenance

Core port identity, UN/LOCODE, coordinates, terminal descriptions, berth figures, draft figures, reported vessel capabilities and cargo statistics in this module are based on the VNDAD port record supplied for this page. Figures are presented as reference data and may change with operational, nautical or infrastructure conditions.

For current port notices, terminal procedures and operating confirmation, our service team should verify the shipment against the relevant port operator and carrier instructions. The official Da Nang Port domain is danangport.com.

Vietnam customs and customs-clearance requirements should be checked through the competent authority and shipment-specific broker instructions. The official Vietnam Customs domain is customs.gov.vn.

Operational details such as cut-off times, vessel acceptance, equipment availability, inspection timing, storage conditions, charges and transit times are variable and must be confirmed for the specific booking.