Multipurpose port · Vietnam
Port of Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh)
Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh) is a multipurpose port on the Gulf of Tonkin in Vietnam (Southeast Asia). Below: key facts, how it connects with Vietnam and what to prepare when shipping through it.
Key facts
- Country / territory
- Vietnam
- UN/LOCODE
- VNHON
- Port type
- Multipurpose port
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Waters
- Gulf of Tonkin
- Coordinates
- 20.95°N, 107.05°E
- Container throughput
- No verified figure published here
About the port of Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh)
Cai Lan, in the Hon Gai area of Ha Long city in Quang Ninh province, is a deep-water general cargo and container port that complements Hai Phong for northern Vietnam. It handles containers, bulk commodities and project cargo for the industrial zones of Quang Ninh.
Container services are mainly intra-Asia and feeder connections, with longer routes relayed via regional hubs.
Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh) is a multipurpose port handling a mix of containers, general and project cargo and bulk commodities. Container services are typically regional or feeder connections rather than direct long-haul calls.
Sea routes and transit times from Vietnam
We have not published a sample voyage to Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh) yet. Typical options from Vietnam are direct regional services or transshipment via a major hub; ask us for current schedules.
Shipping lines
Most global carriers and regional lines serve this region. We check current services and space for your shipment when quoting. All shipping lines →
Customs and documentation tips
- Export and import declarations in Vietnam are lodged electronically via the VNACCS/VCIS system; prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, contract and bill of lading.
- Check whether goods require specialised inspection, licences or quarantine before arrival or loading, as this affects clearance time at the port.
- If you claim preferential tariffs, prepare the certificate or self-certification of origin under the relevant FTA (e.g. ATIGA, RCEP, CPTPP, EVFTA).
- Confirm free time for containers at the terminal and depot to avoid demurrage and detention charges.
- Declare the verified gross mass (VGM) of each export container before the carrier’s cut-off.
Frequently asked questions about Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh)
Where is the port of Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh)?
Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh) is in Vietnam, on the Gulf of Tonkin, in the Southeast Asia shipping region.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh)?
The UN/LOCODE commonly used for Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh) is VNHON. Check the exact terminal or location code required by the carrier when booking.
What documents are needed to ship via Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh)?
Usually a sales contract, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and an electronic customs declaration via VNACCS, plus any licences, inspections or certificates of origin that apply to the goods.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh)?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hon Gai – Cai Lan (Quang Ninh) through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking. Data as of October 2026.