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Hai Phong
Vietnam
VNHPH
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K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 11m ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Hai Phong's HICT yard runs at 90%+ driven by rolling pool buildups, while HHIT is healthier at 70%. Two new quay cranes at HHIT commissioned in Jan 2026 signal capacity expansion. ZIM omitted Haiphong for 7 weeks on their ZXB Express due to dredging — maintenance dredging expected to finish by late Jan 2026. This is a fast-growing port serving Northern Vietnam's manufacturing boom.

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Customs Reality at Hai Phong
7d
Published free time
5d
Effective free time

Northern Vietnam customs. Similar to HCMC but slightly less backlogged.

Demurrage: $18/TEU/day · Detention: $10/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Same as HCMC — phytosanitary, labeling, certificates of origin
Cold Chain Reality at Hai Phong
Mitigation:Route reefer via HHIT when possible.
Failure point:Yard plug competition at HICT
Significance:Moderate — growing with Northern Vietnam manufacturing and food trade
Primary failure mode:HICT yard congestion (90%) limiting plug availability during peaks.
Reefer plug availability:Better at HHIT than HICT
Alternative Ports to Hai Phong

If disruption makes Hai Phong unviable for your cargo

Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai)VNSGN
+$200/TEU
700 nm away+0h wait
Works for: Only if Haiphong is omitted by your carrier. Massive trucking cost to Northern Vietnam.
Not for: Northern Vietnam cargo under normal conditions.

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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Terminal Intelligence
HICT (Hai Phong International Container Terminal)
Typical wait: 0.5d
Yard occupancy: 90%
Yard at 90%+ from rolling pools. Dredging completed late Jan 2026.
HHIT (Haiphong International Terminal)
Typical wait: 0.5d
Yard occupancy: 70%
Healthier yard at 70%. Two new quay cranes operational from mid-Jan 2026.
Recommendation: HHIT preferred over HICT — 70% vs 90% yard density. New crane capacity at HHIT is a positive signal.
Money Traps at Hai Phong
Carrier service omissions due to dredging
ZIM omitted Haiphong for 7 weeks. Other carriers may follow during future dredging.
Check carrier service advisories. Alternative feeder from HCMC or Yantian during omission periods.
Seasonal Patterns
Jan-Feb (Tet)
2-day Tet closure. Post-holiday bunching.
Standard Tet planning.
Jul-Nov (Typhoon season)
Northern Vietnam exposed to Pacific typhoons. Port closures possible.
Monitor typhoon forecasts.

Sources

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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