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Ho Chi Minh CityVN SGN
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UNLOCODEVN SGN
CountryVietnam
Water BodySouth China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth9.4 m
Lat10.7667
Lng106.7167
Classificationgateway_202606
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About This Seaport
Cat Lai, the terminal that handles roughly half of all Vietnamese container volume, anchors the port of Ho Chi Minh City (VN SGN), which moved close to 9 million TEU in 2024 — the country's busiest box gateway. Spread along the Saigon River and its branches, the port combines Cat Lai — some 1.2 km of quay, around 20 ship-to-shore cranes and about 12 m depth — with the Saigon Premier Container Terminal. Typical cargo is consumer goods, garments, electronics, furniture and refrigerated agricultural produce from the Mekong Delta and the surrounding industrial parks. Hinterland distribution leans heavily on road haulage and an extensive inland-barge network, while rail links remain weak. Customs and export clearance for international container traffic are well established. Because river depth caps vessel size, the largest deep-sea ships call instead at nearby Cai Mep (Ba Ria–Vung Tau), where the Gemini alliance of Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd has made CMIT its sole Vietnam call since February 2025 — the natural alternative for direct Europe and North America services. For cargo bound to greater Ho Chi Minh City, however, VN SGN remains the first choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ho Chi Minh City?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Ho Chi Minh City is VN SGN. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Ho Chi Minh City located?▼
The port of Ho Chi Minh City is located in Vietnam (South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Ho Chi Minh City?▼
Ho Chi Minh City is a Medium harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Ho Chi Minh City?▼
The channel depth of Ho Chi Minh City is 9.4 meters.
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10.76667, 106.71667
Channel depth: 9.4 m
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