Currently, SPCT terminal is constantly accessible via both Long Tau (-8.5m) and Soai Rap channel (chart datum: -9.5m and with high time 12.50 meters).

Therefore, SPCT can serve vessels with a nominal capacity up to 4,500 TEUs and becomes the first deep-water port in Ho Chi Minh, brings more benefits to carriers.

When the second phase is completed to dredge the channel up to chart-datum level of 12.00 meters and/or -15.00 meters with tidal in the future, the vessels up to 80,000-100,000 tons can navigate via Soai Rap to Hiep Phuoc port cluster easily, opens new opportunities to connect Vietnam to global markets

Saving 3-4 hours steaming time to SPCT with 50% less in pilotage charge, bunker.
Double existing vessel size to 50,000DWT / 5,000 teu
Allowing Panamax vessels to safely berth 15km from city
No LOA or night time restrictions
Lower shipping costs compared to Cai Mep ports
Lower slot costs due to increase in vessel size for carriers