The Government of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has launched an ambitious infrastructure program aimed at establishing a fully integrated multimodal transport and logistics hub. The plan prioritises the development of ring roads, expressways, bridges, rail links, and inland waterway networks to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance regional trade efficiency.
Major road projects include the completion of Ring Roads 2, 3, and 4 to divert traffic from the city centre, as well as arterial expressways connecting HCMC to Long Thanh, Dau Giay, Vung Tau, Ben Luc, and My Thuan. Large-scale bridge projects such as Cat Lai Bridge, Dong Nai 2 Bridge, Phu My 2 Bridge, and the 10 km Can Gio Sea-Crossing Bridge are set to strengthen freight corridors and link industrial zones with key ports.
The city is also focusing on rail and river transport improvements. Initiatives include the revival of the Trang Bom–Cat Lai Railway, the development of the Bien Hoa–Vung Tau rail line, and the $3.5 billion Thu Thiem–Long Thanh Urban Railway linking Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports. Container barge services along the city’s river network will further support multimodal freight movement.
HCMC’s logistics expansion plan aims to establish a short-term foundation with expanded container terminals and a 100-hectare semi-automated transhipment zone. Medium-term targets include smart port development, additional berths for 20–25 million TEU/year capacity, and a 500-hectare integrated logistics centre. Long-term ambitions envision HCMC as a top 10 global port with automated operations, net-zero emission technologies, and a full-service ecosystem including maritime finance, ship repair, and digital freight exchange.
City authorities estimate that reducing logistics costs by even 1 per cent could save billions annually, boosting Vietnam’s competitiveness in regional and global trade. Investments will be mobilised through PPP, BOT, project bonds, and land value capture, complemented by digitalisation, automation, and renewable energy deployment.