In central Vietnam, a port city stands out not only for its natural beauty but also for its growing significance as a maritime transportation hub. This is Qui Nhon, whose port has been supporting regional economy and trade since its opening in 1874.
Port Overview
Strategically located on the western shore of Qui Nhon Bay, directly facing the South China Sea, the port boasts exceptional geographical advantages. It lies 185 nautical miles north of Da Nang and maintains accessible distances to multiple regional ports: 104 nautical miles to Nha Trang, 354 nautical miles to Ho Chi Minh City, and 862 nautical miles to Singapore.
The city further enhances its connectivity with a military airport, providing multimodal transportation support for port operations.
Qui Nhon Bay's natural formation creates an ideal harbor, featuring a narrow entrance that opens to a 27-kilometer inland depth, with a protective peninsula on its eastern side. These natural advantages make it suitable for accommodating large ocean-going vessels.
The port currently operates a T-shaped pier with 320 meters of total berthing space, capable of simultaneously handling four ships. The two outer berths, with a depth of 8.8 meters, can accommodate vessels with matching draughts. Additionally, four mooring buoys facilitate barge operations, while shallow-water berths and dedicated oil mooring buoys serve specialized tanker requirements.
Development Potential
As the Singapore-Malaysia-Vietnam-Thailand shipping route continues to expand, Qui Nhon Port is demonstrating growing cargo handling capacity and economic potential. Its active international trade has attracted numerous global commercial activities.
Beyond its geographical advantages, Qui Nhon is making significant strides in transportation infrastructure development, strengthening connections with neighboring cities and international ports. This progress is adding new dimensions to Vietnam's economic landscape.
With these developments, Qui Nhon Port is steadily evolving into a major maritime hub, with promising prospects for future growth and regional significance.
