Hanoi Truck Terminals: Overview & Development Plan

Hanoi, the economic and cultural center of Vietnam, is experiencing strong development in transportation infrastructure, especially its system of truck terminals. As the lifeblood of the goods supply chain, truck terminals in Hanoi not only meet the increasing transportation demand but also contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of the capital. This article by Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will provide a comprehensive overview of the current truck terminal system and its future development plan, focusing on key truck terminals and notable changes.

In the context of rapid urbanization, the planning and development of truck terminals in Hanoi play a pivotal role in addressing urban traffic issues, reducing congestion and environmental pollution. According to the city’s transportation development orientation towards 2025 and beyond, Hanoi will focus on building and upgrading existing truck terminals while relocating inner-city truck terminals to the ring road and suburban areas. The main goal is to create a modern, synchronous truck terminal system that effectively connects with key transportation routes and logistics centers, meeting the increasing freight transport demands of the city and surrounding regions.

Planning of Truck Terminals in Hanoi by 2025

According to the latest transportation planning information, Hanoi plans to have 8 inner-city truck terminals and inter-provincial truck terminals located at the city’s gateways. These terminals are being built to be modern and multi-functional, not only as places for gathering and transferring goods but also providing transportation support services, logistics, warehousing, parking, and other commercial services. The specific locations of the planned truck terminals are as follows:

Northern Truck Terminal: With a scale of 15 hectares, the specific location is not determined in the original article, but it is oriented to be on the northern radial axis, conveniently connected to routes such as Hanoi – Lao Cai, Hanoi – Ha Long, and Vo Van Kiet road. This terminal will play an important role in serving freight transport from the northern provinces to Hanoi and vice versa.
Northeastern Truck Terminal (Phu Lo): Covering an area of 10 hectares, located in the Phu Lo area, Soc Son district. This location has the advantage of connecting to National Highway 1A and National Highway 3, which is an important northeastern gateway of Hanoi. Phu Lo Truck Terminal will serve the freight transport demand between Hanoi and the northeastern provinces and neighboring areas.
Yen Vien – Yen Thuong Truck Terminal: This is the largest truck terminal in the plan, with an area of 20 hectares, combined with the Northeast Logistics Center of 10 hectares, forming a 30-hectare freight transport center. Located in Yen Vien – Yen Thuong, Gia Lam district, it is very convenient for connecting with important railway and road routes, serving inter-provincial and international freight transport.
Eastern Truck Terminal (Co Bi): Covering an area of 10 hectares, located in the Co Bi area, Gia Lam district, close to the planned location of Co Bi bus station. This location has the advantage of connecting to National Highway 5 and ring roads, serving freight transport from the eastern and northeastern provinces to Hanoi.
Khuyen Luong Truck Terminal: With a scale of 7 hectares, located in the Khuyen Luong area, Hoang Mai district. This terminal is located near the city center, serving the freight transport demand in the inner city area and surrounding regions.
Southern Truck Terminal: Covering an area of 10 hectares, the specific location is not determined in the original article, but it is oriented to be on the southern radial axis, conveniently connected to National Highway 1A and southern highways. This terminal will serve freight transport from the southern provinces to Hanoi and vice versa.
Southwestern Truck Terminal (Ha Dong): Covering an area of 10 hectares, located in the Ha Dong area, Ha Dong district. This location is convenient for connecting to ring roads and routes towards the southwest of Hanoi. Ha Dong Truck Terminal will serve the freight transport demand in the Ha Dong area and surrounding regions.
Phung Truck Terminal: With a scale of 10 hectares, located in the Phung area, Dan Phuong district. This location has the advantage of connecting to National Highway 32 and Ring Road 4, serving freight transport from the northwestern provinces and neighboring areas.

Hanoi traffic plan map showing truck and bus terminal locations.

Importance of Developing Truck Terminals in Hanoi

Investing in and developing the truck terminal system in Hanoi brings many practical benefits, not only for the transportation industry but also for the entire economy and society:

Enhancing freight transport capacity: Modern, large-scale truck terminals will meet the increasing demand for freight transport, especially in the context of booming e-commerce and logistics.
Reducing traffic congestion: Relocating truck terminals out of the inner city and building terminals in the ring road area will help reduce the density of trucks circulating in the city center, thereby reducing traffic congestion and improving the urban environment.
Strengthening logistics connectivity: Truck terminals planned in conjunction with logistics centers, railway stations, and river ports will create a multimodal transport network, improving logistics efficiency and reducing transportation costs.
Promoting economic development: A modern truck terminal system will facilitate production, business, and trade activities, contributing to promoting economic growth in Hanoi and surrounding regions.
Improving the urban environment: Relocating truck terminals out of the inner city and planning terminals according to green, clean, and beautiful standards will contribute to improving the urban environment, reducing noise, dust, and air pollution.

Conclusion

Planning and developing the truck terminal system in Hanoi is a strategic step, demonstrating the city’s long-term vision in developing transportation infrastructure. By investing in the construction of modern, large-scale truck terminals, Hanoi is not only solving pressing urban traffic problems but also creating a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the transportation industry and socio-economy in the future. Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will continue to update the latest information on the planning and development of truck terminals in Hanoi, accompanying the development of Vietnam’s transportation and logistics industry.

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