The second phase of the Soai Rap River dredging project, funded by Belgium, has begun to permit large vessels from the sea to enter the Hiep Phuoc port complex in Ho Chi Minh City.
The 54 km route begins from the Soai Rap River and ends at Saigon Premier Container Terminal (SPCT) in Hiep Phuoc Industrial Zone, reported Vietnam News Brief Service.
The second phase costs US$133 million, of which Belgium financed $103.43 million and the remaining was from the city budget.
The Soai Rap River dredging scheme encompasses Tien Giang, Long An, Ho Chi Minh City and Ba Ria-Vung Tau. It is expected to accommodate the city’s rising demand for cargo transport.
The dredging project is divided into three phases. The first phase will dredge the river to a depth of 9.5m for handling ships of 30,000 to 50,000 tonnes. The second and third phase will dredge to a respective depth of 11 and 12m for ships with capacity of 50,000-70,000 tonnes and over 70,000 tonnes.
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