The area where Van Ninh port will be constructed. (Photo: VnExpress)

The port, covering a total area of 480 hectares, will be capable of welcoming river and inland waterways ferries and ships up to 20,000 tonnages.

It is expected to become a focal point for importing and exporting goods by the sea at the Mong Cai area, as well as a foundation for the formation of a logistics infrastructure network associated with the port’s service chain: transport - warehousing – seaport.

Van Ninh port will also be a trans-shipment point for agricultural products from the southern to the north for export to China; and a trans-shipment point for goods from Northeast Asia to China, ASEAN and vice- versa.

In addition to cargo transportation, petroleum and general warehousing, the port will also serve domestic and international tourists. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by 2024.