Berth No. 3 of the Lao - Viet International Port, located in Ha Tinh province, is set to officially begin operations on April 28.

Developed by the Lao - Viet International Port Joint Stock Company, the project has a total investment of nearly VND1 trillion ($38.5 million).

The berth spans a land area of 43,928 sq.m and a water surface area of 42,000 sq.m, designed to accommodate cargo ships with a tonnage of up to 45,000 DWT. It boasts an annual cargo handling capacity of approximately 2.15 million tons.

With a length of 225 m, Berth No. 3—when combined with Berths No. 1 and No. 2—forms a continuous quay system totaling 697 m. This infrastructure can simultaneously handle three large vessels weighing 50,000 - 55,000 tons or six to seven medium-sized vessels ranging from 3,000 - 4,000 tons, significantly enhancing cargo circulation and logistics efficiency in the region.

The commissioning of Berth No. 3 marks a milestone in strategic seaport infrastructure development, strengthening socio-economic ties between Vietnam and Laos. It serves as a key link in the transnational logistics chain, catering to growing import, export, and transit cargo demands from Laos and Northeast Thailand to the sea.

Additionally, Berth No. 3 is expected to attract domestic and foreign investment, fostering the creation of a dynamic inter-regional logistics center and expanding marine economic opportunities across Vietnam's Central region.