The People's Committee of the central province of Quang Binh, in collaboration with Hon La Port Joint Stock Company, has officially commenced construction of the Hon La International General Port.

Situated in Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach district, the project is set to bolster the Hon La Economic Zone and industrial parks across the province. It will also serve as a vital hub for cargo transshipment to Laos and northeastern Thailand.

Spanning over 39 ha, the project entails a total investment capital of nearly VND2.3 trillion (approximately $89.9 million). Once completed, the port will feature four berths capable of accommodating ships with a tonnage of up to 70,000 DWT and international passenger vessels with a capacity of 225,000 GT.

The development will be executed in two phases. The first phase, with completion expected in Q1, 2026, will consists of two berths with a combined length of 470 m.

These berths will handle general cargo ships with a capacity of up to 50,000 tons and bulk cargo ships of up to 70,000 tons.

Covering 25.69 ha, Phase 1 is expected to achieve an operational capacity of approximately three million tons annually.

In the second phase, two additional berths, stretching 500 m in total, will be constructed alongside a synchronized logistics system. These enhancements will enable the port to receive vessels of up to 100,000 tons. Upon completion in Q4, 2027, the port's total capacity will double to six million tons annually.