When Washington launched one of the greatest logistics operations in history, Saigon Port became glutted by the sudden influx of tonnage, a tenfold increase of up to 10,000 tons a day. New Saigon berths were needed, and they were constructed.
The operation of this port was conducted primarily with contract stevedores under the direct supervision of 4th Transportation Command personnel. The cargo off loaded at the Saigon facilities was critical for the support of allied military units and operations throughout III and IV Corps.