On 18 February 2025 at Tan Vu Terminal - Port of Hai Phong (PHP), Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) and Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group celebrate maiden voyage of a new service route connecting Beibu Gulf Port (Guangxi, China) - Port of Hai Phong (Hai Phong, Vietnam) - Kolkata Port (India). This event marks a significant milestone in the regional maritime industry, opening strategic connections and fostering robust trade development between Vietnam, China, and India.
Invited special guests include highprofile and well honored representatives in maritime industry and governmental bodies, of both Vietnam and China, namely Mr. Chen Gang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China); Mr. He Wei, Chinese Ambassador in Vietnam; Mr. Hoang Minh Cuong, Vice Chairman of Hai Phong People's Committee; Mr. Chu Bin, General Director of Zhonggu Shipping Group; Mr. Liu Shengyou, General Director of Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group; Mr. Nguyen Dinh Chung, Member of the Board of Directors of VIMC; Mr. Le Quang Trung, Deputy General Director of VIMC; Mr. Nguyen Tuong Anh, General Director of Port of Hai Phong, together with representatives from various departments, enterprises, and related organizations.
Invited special guests to the ceremony
Since China becomes Vietnam's leading trade partner with bilateral trade surpassing USD200 billions in 2024, Vietnam has been remaining Guangxi’s the largest trading partner title for 26 consecutive years. Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group is a major state-owned enterprise in Guangxi province with container throughput at their Beibu Gulf Port expected to exceed 10 million TEUs in 2025.
Meanwhile, Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) is one of the key pillars of Vietnam’s maritime industry, managing a comprehensive system of seaports, shipping fleets, and logistics services nationwide.
In August 2024, two corporations signed a strategic cooperating agreement, committing to exploring and developing comprehensive collaboration based on the principles of "mutual advantages and win-win collaboration". This collaboration aims to enhance competitiveness and drive business growth for both parties. Basing on this foundation, VIMC and its partners, including Zhonggu Shipping Group’s logistics company, have worked diligently for over a year to successfully launch this service route. Tan Vu Port Terminal, recognized as the most modern port in the region and a core facility of VIMC, was selected as the first base for this new service.
Mr Le Quang Trung – VIMC's Deputy General Director, speaking at the event
Speaking at the event, Mr. Le Quang Trung, Deputy General Director of VIMC, expressed gratitude to government authorities, businesses, and partners who contributed to the preparation and implementation of this crucial service route.
"The direct service route connecting Hai Phong to Kolkata will not only optimize logistics costs and shorten transportation time but also enhance the competitiveness of businesses and boost trade turnover between these promising markets," Mr. Le Quang Trung emphasized.
Mr Liu Shengyou, General Director of Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group, speaking at the event
Mr Liu Shengyou, General Director of Guangxi Beibu Gulf International Port Group, also expressed confidence that this event marks a significant step forward in strengthening the partnership between Vietnam and China in the port and logistics sector. He emphasized that the new service route would foster economic and trade cooperation, as well as promote friendly exchanges for growth between the two nations.
Mr. Nguyen Tuong Anh - General Director of Port of Hai Phong presented a souvenir to Mr. Chu Ban - General Director of Zhonggu Shipping Group
Future Developments and Digital Transformation
The launch of this new service at the Tan Vu Terminal is an encouraging signal for Port of Hai Phong's business, serving as a testament to its service quality and the trust of all clients from both Tan Vu and other terminals, and Port of Hai Phong as a whole. In the future, Port of Hai Phong will continue to accelerate digital transformation, integrate modern technology into operations, and enhance client service quality.
Remarkably, the upcoming deep sea terminal managed by joint venture of Hai Phong Port and TIL Ltd, socalled Hai Phong Til International Terminal or HTIT, will soon bring berths No.3 and No.4 at the Lach Huyen International Gateway Port into operation. Accordingly, it will provide a crucial foundation for Hai Phong Port to make a breakthrough in development, maintain its leading position in Northern Vietnam, and progressively reach international standards.
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