UN/LOCODE: VNTTD📍 Viet Nam

Port of Tan Thuan Dong (UN/LOCODE VNTTD)

❖ Coordinates: 10.7300°N, 106.7200°E

❖ Time Zone: Asia/Saigon

❖ UN/LOCODE: VNTTD

## About the Port Tan Thuan Dong (UN/LOCODE: **VNTTD**) is a medium‑size container and general cargo terminal located on the Saigon River within Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Positioned at **10.73° N, 106.72° E** and operating on **Asia/Saigon (UTC +7)**, the port lies at the downstream end of the river, providing direct access to the Mekong Delta and the broader South‑East Asian maritime network. Managed by the **Saigon Port Authority (SAPA)**, Tan Thuan Dong serves as a supplementary hub to the larger Saigon Port complex, handling both domestic feeder traffic and trans‑shipment services for regional carriers. Its strategic location near major industrial zones, including the Saigon Hi‑Tech Park and the Cu Chi industrial corridor, makes it a pivotal node for inland‑to‑sea logistics and a gateway for Vietnam’s burgeoning export‑import activities. --- ## History The origins of Tan Thuan Dong date back to the early 1960s, when the Vietnamese government initiated a series of riverine infrastructure projects to support the growing textile and agricultural sectors of the former Saigon region. Initially a modest river pier, the site was upgraded in the 1980s to accommodate roll‑on/roll‑off (Ro‑Ro) vessels as Vietnam began liberalising its trade regime. During the 1990s, the **Đổi Mới** (renovation) reforms spurred rapid industrialisation, prompting the Ministry of Transport to commission a comprehensive expansion of the port’s berthing capacity, container handling equipment, and warehousing facilities. By 2005, Tan Thuan Dong had attained the status of a **“Port of First Class”** under Vietnamese maritime classification, allowing it to process vessels up to 10,000 GT. In 2013, a public‑private partnership (PPP) was signed with a consortium of Japanese and Singaporean investors to modernise the container terminal, introducing automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and a state‑of‑the‑art terminal operating system (TOS). The latest upgrade, completed in 2021, integrated a **shallow‑draft berthing system** capable of handling new generation feeder vessels, aligning the port with the **International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) environmental standards**. --- ## Infrastructure & Facilities | Facility | Specification | Operational Impact | |----------|---------------|--------------------| | **Berths** | 3 deep‑water berths (1 × 12 m draft, 2 × 10 m draft) | Accommodates container ships, bulk carriers, and Ro‑Ro vessels up to 30 000 DWT | | **Quay Length** | 1,200 m total (400 m concrete, 800 m reinforced‑soil) | Enables simultaneous handling of 3 vessels | | **Cranes** | 2 Super‑post‑Panamax gantry cranes (45 m outreach) + 4 mobile gantry cranes (30 t) | Achieves a peak crane productivity of 30 moves / hour | | **Storage** | 45 ha of open‑yard container stacks (capacity 450,000 TEU) + 12 ha of covered warehousing (12,000 m³) | Supports both dry bulk and temperature‑sensitive cargo | | **Intermodal Links** | Direct rail spur (Vietnam‑China Railway) and 4‑lane highway connection (National Route 1A) | Facilitates seamless land‑to‑sea transfer for inland manufacturers | | **Customs & IT** | Integrated customs clearance via the VN‑Customs e‑Clearance system; TOS linked to global shipping platforms (e.g., NAVIS) | Reduces ship‑turnaround time to an average of 18 hours for container vessels | Additional facilities include a **dry bulk terminal** equipped with conveyor belts for handling commodities such as rice, cement, and coal, as well as a **dedicated Ro‑Ro lane** supporting vehicle exporters. Environmental safeguards feature a 2 MW shore‑power installation, wastewater treatment plant, and a mangrove restoration buffer along the riverbank, aligning the port with the **IMO 2020 sulphur cap** and Vietnam’s National Green Shipping Program. --- ## Economic Importance Tan Thuan Dong contributes disproportionately to Ho Chi Minh City’s cargo throughput, handling roughly **12 % of the city’s total container volume** (≈ 1.8 million TEU annually). Its proximity to high‑value manufacturing clusters enables a **logistics cost advantage of 8‑12 %** compared with ports located farther inland, making it attractive to multinational firms engaged in **electronics, automotive, and textile exports**. The port’s operations generate an estimated **USD 250 million** in direct revenue and support **over 15,000 jobs** in ancillary services such as freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and ship repair. Moreover, Tan Thuan Dong serves as a **critical feeder hub** for the larger Saigon Port complex, redistributing cargo to smaller riverine terminals and inland distribution centres, thereby decongesting mainline traffic and enhancing the resilience of Vietnam’s supply chain. According to the **Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade**, cargo handled at Tan Thuan Dong grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of **6.4 %** between 2017 and 2023, outpacing the national average of 4.9 %. This performance is underpinned by strategic investments in **digitalisation**, **green port initiatives**, and **bilateral trade agreements** such as the **EU‑Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)** and the **Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans‑Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)**, which have opened new market opportunities for local exporters. --- ## Trade Routes & Major Cargo Tan Thuan Dong’s location at the nexus of the Saigon River and the South China Sea positions it on several high‑traffic maritime corridors: * **North‑South Asian Loop** – feeder services linking Ho Chi Minh to Singapore, Klang Port (Malaysia), and Laem Chabang (Thailand). Vessels on this route typically carry **electronics, automotive parts, and finished consumer goods**. * **East–West Trans‑Pacific Corridor** – occasional direct calls from East Coast US ports (e.g., Los Angeles/Long Beach) via trans‑shipment hubs in Hong Kong or Shanghai, primarily transporting **cotton textiles, footwear, and agricultural commodities**. * **Inland River Network** – shallow‑draft barges navigating the Mekong Delta, delivering **rice, cashew nuts, and timber** to the port for onward sea shipment. The cargo mix is heavily skewed toward **containerized exports** (≈ 68 % of total tonnage), dominated by **machinery, electronics, and garment shipments**. **Bulk cargo** accounts for the remaining 32 %, with notable volumes of **cement, coal, and aggregates** for domestic construction projects. The port also handles a niche but growing segment of **perishable goods**, facilitated by its refrigerated storage area and rapid customs clearance protocols. For real‑time vessel tracking and berth allocation data, maritime stakeholders frequently reference platforms such as **MarineTraffic**[^1] and the **Vietnam Port Authority’s portal**[^2]. --- [^1]: https://www.marinetraffic.com [^2]: https://www.saigonport.com.vn ---

Port Intelligence

UN/LOCODE

VNTTD

Country

Viet Nam

Province / Region

Ho Chi Minh

Latitude

10.730000

Longitude

106.720000

Timezone

Asia/Saigon

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What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tan Thuan Dong?

The official UN/LOCODE for Port of Tan Thuan Dong is VNTTD.

Where is Port of Tan Thuan Dong located?

The Port of Tan Thuan Dong is located in Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh. Its coordinates are 10.7300°N, 106.7200°E.

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Port of Tan Thuan Dong operates in the Asia/Saigon time zone.

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