Vietnam’s Ports on the Global Map 2026: Ho Chi Minh City and Cai Mep Hold Firm, Hai Phong Surges in World Rankings

21/09/2026

According to the latest 2026 Lloyd’s List Top 100 Container Ports ranking by annual throughput, Viet Nam maintains three representatives: Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, and Cai Mep. Ho Chi Minh City continues to lead the nation at No. 22 worldwide, while Hai Phong delivers the country’s most notable upward leap.

The steady presence of three major port clusters across northern and southern Viet Nam reflects the country’s expanding cargo throughput and strategic role within global supply chains.

Key highlights and ranking movements for 2026:

1/ Ho Chi Minh City Port Cluster: National throughput leader, steady at No. 22

• Global Ranking: Retains No. 22 in the Lloyd’s List Top 100
• Container Throughput: Exceeds 8.9 million TEUs, up 14.5% year-on-year
• Operational Role: Anchored by Tan Cang – Cat Lai, the cluster remains Vietnam’s primary import-export gateway, handling the majority of containerized volumes across the Southern Key Economic Zone via an integrated satellite port network and the e-Port digital logistics platform

2/ Hai Phong Port Cluster: Climbing three spots to No. 26

• Global Ranking: Reaches No. 26 worldwide (advancing 3 places from No. 29 in 2025)
• Container Throughput: Surpasses 7.2 million TEUs, reflecting a 16% year-on-year expansion
• Growth Drivers: Hai Phong’s ascent is driven primarily by new deep-water berths in the Lach Huyen area. The cluster continues to attract direct mainline services to North America and Europe, supporting robust demand from Northern Vietnam’s manufacturing and export sectors

3/ Cai Mep Port Cluster: Solidifying deep-water international hub status at No. 31

• Global Ranking: Positioned at No. 31 worldwide (a minor adjustment from No. 30 in the previous period)
• Container Throughput: Tops 7.6 million TEUs, up 7.4% year-on-year
• Handling Capability: The Cai Mep – Thi Vai gateway cluster continues to accommodate ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs exceeding 200,000 DWT) on direct long-haul routes across trans-Pacific and Asia–Europe trade lanes

Port Ranking & Throughput Performance (2025–2026)

Outlook and Future Catalysts

The sustained presence of Vietnam’s northern and southern maritime gateways in top global rankings underscores the impact of modernized terminal equipment, navigational channel upgrades, and sustainable logistics initiatives. Going forward, regional connectivity enhancements – including expressways, port-rail links, and flagship projects such as the proposed Can Gio International Transshipment Port – are poised to further elevate Vietnam’s competitive edge in the global maritime supply chain.

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