New Chan May Port wharf to service by 2018

Covering 13 hectares, including 3 hectares of water surface, the construction is expected to cost VND846 billion (US$37.7 million) and is due to be completed in 2018. The wharf will be 270 metres in length.

Central Thua Thien-Hue province broke ground on Chan May Port’s wharf No. 3 on September 26 (Source:nhandan)

The Chan May Port lies between the two central hubs of Hue and Danang cities, near a series of popular destinations including Canh Duong – Lang Co – Hai Van – Non Nuoc and the Bach Ma national park. It also serves as the easiest access point from the east-west economic corridor to the East Sea while connecting the central region with Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. Chan May wharf No. 1 recently re-opened after a VND310 billion (US$14.2 million) upgrade enabling it to receive large vessels carrying up to 4,000-5,000 passengers each. According to Chairman of Thua Thien-Hue’s People’s Committee Nguyen Van Cao, the Chan May Port is planned to have 6 wharfs and an annual throughput of 7.4 million tonnes by 2020.