Expectedly, Ho Chi Minh City seaport will soon be in the Top 10 largest container ports in the world.

On October 20, the Ho Chi Minh City Maritime Port Authority said that maritime transport activities in the area recorded impressive growth in the first 9 months of 2025.

Container cargo volume through Ho Chi Minh City seaport system continues to grow

The strong increase in ship and cargo volumes shows the steady recovery and development of port-related economic activities.

The total number of ships and inland waterway vehicles passing through ports in the Ho Chi Minh City area reached 173,754, an increase of 10.59% over the same period in 2024. Specifically, domestic ships grew strongly, reaching 156,397, an increase of 10.93%; while foreign ships also reached 17,357, an increase of 7.67%. The overall growth rate of over 10% is a positive signal, affirming that the Ho Chi Minh City port system still maintains its important position, attracting a large number of ships and boats, while ensuring a smooth supply chain of goods.

Container ship docked

The highlight is the record growth of container cargo. The volume of containers throughput reached more than 16 million TEUs, equivalent to nearly 152 million tons. This is a very high increase, accurately reflecting the recovery and the huge demand for containerized import and export goods transportation.

Besides, the total volume of goods transported by sea vessels reached nearly 185 million tons, up 7.28% over the same period, and inland waterway vehicles reached nearly 75 million tons, up 12.21% over the same period.

Total budget revenue from seaport operations in the first 9 months reached over 2 trillion VND. The number of ships arriving at Ho Chi Minh City ports increased strongly in the first 9 months of 2025, showing the stability and sustainable development of the Ho Chi Minh City seaport system in the new period. With these positive results, Ho Chi Minh City seaport is expected to soon enter the Top 10 largest container ports in the world .

SA HUYNH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/ky-vong-cang-bien-tphcm-se-som-lot-vao-top-10-cang-container-lon-nhat-the-gioi-post819016.html