On March 25, 2025, at Lao Bao International Border Gate, Huong Hoa District, VSICO Maritime Joint Stock Company held a groundbreaking ceremony for VSICO Quang Tri Dry Port Project. Acting Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ha Sy Dong; Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Nguyen Chien Thang; Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Duc Tien attended.
Acting Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ha Sy Dong and delegates performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the Vsico Quang Tri Dry Port Project
The VSICO Quang Tri Dry Port Project is invested in the Lao Bao International Border Gate area; the project has a usable area of 85,782 m2, a total investment of 236 billion VND; the investor is VSICO Maritime Joint Stock Company.
The VSICO Quang Tri Dry Port is designed with a cargo clearance capacity of 3.5 million tons/year, of which the container cargo output is 100,000 TEU/year; the bulk cargo output is 1,000,000 tons/year; the annual revenue is estimated at 200 billion VND, contributing 25 billion VND to the state budget.
Commencement of Vsico Quang Tri Dry Port Project
VSICO Quang Tri Dry Port is designed with 8 operational sub-areas including a general management office of 8,730 m2, including tax, customs, banking services, offices of shipping companies, staff living areas; a container yard of 38,787 m2 with a capacity of 250,000 tons of cargo; an internal traffic system; a warehouse of 13,100 m2; a fuel supply area of 2,446 m2, a repair and maintenance workshop for vehicles and mining equipment of 2,998 m2; a technical infrastructure area of 1,282 m2; a parking lot and equipment assembly area of 2,446 m2.
The dry port area is invested with 5 cargo handling cranes, 5 bulk cargo leveling equipment, and 2 weighing stations; Maximum receiving capacity of 1,000 vehicles per day for export and import; the project will officially come into operation in the first quarter of 2026.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Acting Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ha Sy Dong emphasized: Currently, the demand for transporting goods on the East-West Economic Corridor through Quang Tri seaports and seaports in the Central region is increasing day by day. Therefore, investing in the construction and completion of a synchronous transport infrastructure system, including a system of dry ports, has become a very urgent issue. At the same time, he expressed his great confidence and expectations for businesses that have decided to invest in Quang Tri province.
Acting Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ha Sy Dong speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony
In order for the project to be completed on schedule, the Acting Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the investor to be more proactive, positive, and determined, to arrange sufficient human resources, mobilize materials and equipment; develop a specific and methodical construction plan to ensure feasibility, on schedule, high quality, and ensure labor safety and environmental sanitation according to regulations. Determined to strive to complete and put into operation phase 1 of the project by the first quarter of 2026, in order to soon promote investment efficiency, serving the socio-economic development of the locality.
Request the Provincial Economic Zone Authority, departments, sectors, forces at Lao Bao International Border Gate, and local leaders to coordinate smoothly, synchronously, and effectively to promptly handle arising difficulties and problems, and support investors.
After completion and operation, VSICO Quang Tri Dry Port Project will create jobs for many local workers, contribute to ensuring social security and welfare, promote the development of service industries, accelerate the urbanization process and build new rural areas, improve the quality of life of people in the area.
Request the people of Lao Bao town and local government officials to promote the spirit of development of Quang Tri homeland to continue to accompany, support, help, and create the best conditions for investors and partners to soon complete the project.
