Unlocking Bottlenecks for Can Tho to Become a Modern Logistics Hub in the Mekong Delta
Can Tho is positioned at the heart of the Mekong Delta, one of Vietnam’s most dynamic production regions with strong agricultural output and a growing industrial base. However, for many years, logistics infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with economic development. Today, efforts are being intensified to remove bottlenecks and transform Can Tho into a modern, regional logistics hub capable of boosting trade, reducing costs, and supporting export growth.
Can Tho serves as the gateway for the 13 provinces of the Mekong Delta, making it a natural center for aggregation, storage, and distribution of goods. Its advantages include:
Proximity to major agricultural production zones
Access to national highways, waterways, and deep-water ports
A growing industrial and commercial ecosystem
Expanding demand for logistics services
With these strengths, Can Tho has the potential to become a key node connecting the Mekong Delta with Ho Chi Minh City, Southeast Asia, and global markets.
Despite its strong potential, several bottlenecks continue to limit Can Tho’s logistics capacity:
The region still lacks deep-water ports capable of handling large vessels, causing high reliance on ports in Ho Chi Minh City. This leads to longer transit times and higher transportation costs.
Storage infrastructure, especially cold storage for agricultural and seafood exports, remains underdeveloped. This reduces competitiveness and increases post-harvest losses.
Some key transport routes are congested or poorly connected, making the movement of goods less efficient.
Most logistics enterprises in the region are small or medium-sized and offer limited service capabilities, especially in multimodal transport and supply chain management.
To remove bottlenecks and elevate Can Tho’s status, multiple solutions are being implemented:
The city is prioritizing the construction and expansion of logistics centers, ICDs, and port facilities along key waterways. Enhancing access to the Hau River and nearby seaports will help reduce dependency on distant ports.
Major national and regional highways are being upgraded to ensure faster connections to industrial parks, agricultural zones, and neighboring provinces.
Plans include building modern logistics hubs equipped with warehouses, cold storage, customs services, e-logistics support, and multimodal transport infrastructure.
Encouraging enterprises to adopt e-logistics, real-time tracking, and smart warehouse management will improve efficiency and transparency.
Authorities are inviting domestic and foreign investors to participate in logistics infrastructure projects, aiming to create a synchronized and modern logistics ecosystem.
When logistics bottlenecks are resolved, Can Tho will significantly contribute to the region’s development by:
Reducing logistics costs for exporters
Strengthening competitiveness of agricultural and seafood products
Facilitating smoother domestic distribution
Attracting investment into industrial zones
Enhancing regional connectivity and trade flows
This transformation will not only benefit Can Tho but also uplift the entire Mekong Delta’s economic landscape.
Can Tho is on the path to becoming a modern logistics hub that meets the demands of the Mekong Delta’s rapidly growing economy. With strategic investments, improved connectivity, and strong government support, the city is poised to overcome long-standing challenges and build an efficient, competitive, and sustainable logistics network for the future.
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