Bustling activity on the pier.

Despite market fluctuations, in 2025, the Nghi Son seaport system still recorded a cargo throughput of over 62 million tons, an 11% increase compared to the same period. Provincial budget revenue from import and export reached over 20,600 billion VND, with 98% contributed by activities at Nghi Son Port. In the early days of the new year, the bustling loading and unloading of goods and the coming and going of ships demonstrate that the supply chain is being maintained smoothly, creating momentum and expectations for high growth targets in 2026.

At Nghi Son International Port, large international cargo ships are busy docking to load and unload export goods.

The NOVA ship, measuring 220 meters in length and with a carrying capacity of 70 tons, sailed from Panama to Nghi Son Port carrying wood chips.

Nghi Son International Port Company Limited mobilizes three shifts working 24/7, each shift with approximately 150 personnel, fully equipped with machinery and vehicles to quickly unload cargo for ship owners.

A cement tanker truck belonging to Dai Duong Cement Joint Stock Company is pumping bulk cement onto the 199-meter-long SELENA ship for export.

From the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse until now, Nghi Son International Port has welcomed 27 large cargo ships with a total import and export volume of over 362,000 tons.

Along with traditional commodities such as cement, plastic pellets, and limestone, Nghi Son International Port is gradually and effectively exploiting high value-added commodity groups such as containerized transshipment goods, steel, seafood, and textiles. In 2026, the volume of containerized cargo transported through Nghi Son International Port is expected to reach over 28,300 TEUs, a 35% increase compared to the same period and exceeding the annual plan by 42%.

Tanker trucks entering and exiting Nghi Son International Port.

PTSC Thanh Hoa Port resumed cargo handling operations on the 4th day of the Lunar New Year. To date, more than a dozen international and domestic vessels have docked to load and unload goods.

In 2026, PTSC Thanh Hoa aims for a 10% increase in output compared to the same period, reaching over 6 million tons. The unit is continuing to restructure its management system and invest in modern lifting and handling equipment to meet the increasing demands of its partners.

Workers at PTSC Thanh Hoa Port unload cement onto a ship.

With a total cargo volume ranking 4th nationwide, far exceeding the forecast scenario in the detailed planning of the North Central seaport group, Nghi Son Port not only affirms its role as the province's logistics "gateway" but also becomes an important driving force for boosting budget revenue and economic growth for Thanh Hoa province in the new year.

Tung Lam - Xuan Quang

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/nhon-nhip-tren-cau-cang-279312.htm