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VNCLN Cai Lan Port
Cai Lan Port is the seaport of Ha long, in the city of Ha longin Vietnam. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is VNCLN.

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Port Code

VNCLN

Name

Cai Lan

Country / Region

Vietnam

City

Ha long

Sea Routes

Southeast Asia

Type

Latitude

20.9753350

Longitude

107.0507960

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Cai Lan Port (UN/LOCODE: VNCLN) is a seaport serving Ha Long, Quang Ninh, in northeastern Vietnam. Located on the Cau Bai Peninsula, approximately 50 km east of Hai Phong, it functions as a regional gateway for containerized, general and project cargo connected with the Quang Ninh economic area. The supplied port record identifies a container and general cargo quay and describes a planned development toward the Cai Lan International Terminal concept. Its location is relevant to cargo moving to and from northern Vietnam, particularly the Quang Ninh industrial and mining hinterland. Our service team treats Cai Lan as a port-specific booking and inland-planning option rather than assuming the same sailing pattern, equipment availability or cut-off practice as Hai Phong.

UN/LOCODE	VNCLN	Country	Vietnam
Port city	Ha Long	Coordinates	20.9753350, 107.0507960
Port profile	Seaport; container and general cargo	Maximum draft in supplied record	11.0 m
Maximum deadweight in supplied record	75,000 t	Annual figures in supplied record	5,850,000 t cargo; 204,000 TEU; 400 vessels

Key Highlights

Northeastern Vietnam locationGateway positioning for Quang Ninh and nearby industrial, mining and coastal production areas, with road planning required for each origin and destination.

Mixed cargo profileThe supplied data describes container and general cargo handling; shipment suitability depends on cargo dimensions, weight, packaging and vessel acceptance.

Draft-sensitive planningThe supplied maximum draft is 11.0 m. Final acceptance remains subject to vessel particulars, tide, channel conditions and terminal confirmation.

Port choice must be schedule-ledOur team compares Cai Lan with alternative northern Vietnam gateways when sailing frequency, equipment positioning or inland distance makes the alternative more practical.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: The supplied port description identifies container operations. Terminal acceptance, available equipment, reefer connections and empty-container release must be confirmed during booking.
General cargo quay: The port is also described as handling general cargo. For breakbulk, steel, machinery or oversized units, our team requests cargo drawings, lifting points, dimensions and gross weight before confirming feasibility.
Vessel and draft review: The stated 11.0 m maximum draft and 75,000 t maximum deadweight are reference parameters only; actual berthing depends on the approved vessel nomination and operating conditions.
Yard and storage: Container storage, demurrage-free time, dangerous-goods segregation, reefer plug availability and breakbulk laydown space are operational items to verify with the terminal before cargo delivery.
Inland connection: Road drayage is the practical planning focus for factory pickup and delivery. Route restrictions, bridge limits, truck type, escort needs and local delivery windows should be checked for heavy or oversized cargo.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve regional Southeast Asian, East Asian and wider export or import connections, but the actual origin-destination routing, transshipment point and carrier acceptance must be confirmed for the requested sailing.
For cargo moving beyond northern Vietnam, the total transit calculation should include inland pickup, terminal receiving, export clearance, possible transshipment and final delivery—not only the ocean leg.
Schedule reliability may be affected by vessel rotation changes, feeder connection windows, weather, berth congestion, customs inspection, equipment imbalance and public-holiday operating arrangements.
Our team provides a shipment-specific timetable after checking the current service string and booking confirmation; we do not treat a generic port-to-port estimate as a guaranteed delivery commitment.

For urgent cargo, request both a Cai Lan routing and a northern Vietnam alternative at quotation stage so that sailing availability, inland distance and transshipment exposure can be compared before cargo release.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland: The primary commercial focus is Quang Ninh and the wider northeastern Vietnam region, with onward road links to northern manufacturing and distribution areas.
Containerized cargo: General manufactured goods, industrial inputs, consumer cargo and project-related components may be considered subject to carrier, terminal and customs acceptance.
Bulk and general cargo context: The port’s regional setting supports cargo planning associated with industrial, construction, energy and mineral-related supply chains; exact commodity permissions and documentation must be checked case by case.
Project cargo: Heavy machinery, steel, modules and out-of-gauge cargo require a route survey, lifting plan, lashing method, truck configuration and terminal handling confirmation before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export customs status, empty pickup and laden-gate receiving deadlines vary by vessel and terminal. Our service team obtains the operative cut-offs from the booking party rather than relying on a standard time.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, packing certificate and SDS before equipment positioning. DG approval must be obtained before delivery to the terminal.
Customs and inspection: Product descriptions, HS classification, commercial documents, origin information and licenses should be consistent across the customs declaration, invoice, packing list and bill of lading. Inspection or document queries can extend cargo dwell time.
Inland delivery: Confirm container gross weight, chassis suitability, road access, delivery hours, consignee unloading capability and any overweight or oversize permit requirements before dispatching a truck.

Shipping Tips

Send the booking request early with commodity, packing type, container size, gross weight, ready date, origin address and final delivery address. This allows our team to test both vessel space and inland feasibility.
For heavy, long, wide or tall cargo, provide a dimensional drawing and cargo center-of-gravity information before selecting a container or breakbulk method.
Do not deliver cargo until the booking, terminal receiving window, customs status and any DG or project-cargo approval are confirmed in writing.
Build contingency time for inspections, transshipment and holiday schedules. Where the commercial deadline is strict, ask our team to quote an alternative gateway and a road-delivery comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai Lan the same as Hai Phong Port?

No. VNCLN identifies Cai Lan in Ha Long, Quang Ninh. It is geographically near the Hai Phong area but should be booked, documented and planned as a separate port call and inland destination.

Can every container service accept Cai Lan cargo?

No. Service coverage, vessel rotation, equipment supply and transshipment arrangements vary. Our team confirms the current carrier routing and booking acceptance for the required origin, destination and equipment.

What information is needed for oversized or heavy cargo?

Provide dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, lifting points, packing method, photos or drawings, origin and delivery addresses, and the requested ready date. A route and handling review is required before any commitment.

Does the stated 11.0 m draft guarantee vessel acceptance?

No. It is a reference value in the supplied port record. Actual acceptance depends on vessel particulars, cargo condition, tide, channel restrictions, berth availability and the terminal or port authority’s confirmation.

How should shippers manage possible customs inspection?

Keep invoice, packing list, HS classification, permits and cargo markings consistent, submit complete declarations on time, and avoid scheduling a tight delivery connection until customs release is confirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, location, coordinates, port description, draft, deadweight and annual activity figures in this module are taken from the supplied VNCLN port record. Those figures are presented as reference data and should be reconfirmed against the operative terminal, vessel and booking information before cargo release.

Regulatory and statistical context should be checked against the applicable Vietnamese authorities, including customs.gov.vn and gso.gov.vn. These domains are provided for authority-level verification of customs and national statistical information; they are not used here to assert a specific current sailing, terminal schedule, tariff, cut-off, berth allocation or service frequency.

Our service team performs a final operational check with the relevant carrier, terminal, customs broker and inland operator before confirming a shipment plan.