The Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) in Lach Huyen, Hai Phong City, officially commenced operation on April 5.

The Lach Huyen port infrastructure construction project - berths 5 and 6, invested in by Hateco Group, marks Vietnam's first deep-water seaport infrastructure development initiative funded by the private sector.

Spanning nearly 73 ha, the terminal includes a 900-m main berth and a 300-m barge berth, with the capacity to simultaneously accommodate two of the world's largest container ships. With a handling capacity of 2.2 million TEUs per year, HHIT solidifies its position as the largest and most modern deep-water port in northern Vietnam.

Mr. Nguyen Duc Tho, Vice Chairman of the Hai Phong City People's Committee, highlighted the consistent growth of cargo throughput at Hai Phong's ports, ranging from 12–15% annually. He noted that the Lach Huyen terminal is envisioned as a gateway and international transshipment hub. The completion of berths 5 and 6 is expected to attract private investment to further develop Vietnam's deep-water seaport system.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Sang, Deputy Minister of Construction, reaffirmed the maritime sector's development orientation, emphasizing that approximately 95% of the investment capital for seaport infrastructure is expected to come from non-state economic sectors.

On the occasion, Hateco Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with APM Terminals, a member of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, to establish a strategic partnership in Vietnam's seaport and logistics sector. The collaboration will focus on port development and operation as well as logistics services.