On July 8, 2026, Port of Hai Phong Joint Stock Company welcomed a delegation of international professors, researchers, industry experts, and scholars participating in the 30th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2026) for a technical visit, site tour, and professional exchange at Tan Vu Terminal and TIL Port of Hai Phong International Terminal Co., Ltd. (HTIT).
The visit was organized as part of the cooperation program between Port of Hai Phong and RMIT Vietnam, the host institution of ISL 2026. It aimed to strengthen the connection between academic research and industry practice while providing a platform for discussions on emerging trends in logistics and global supply chain development.
The International Symposium on Logistics (ISL) is one of the most prestigious and longest-running international academic conferences in the fields of logistics, supply chain management, and operations management. The 30th edition, held in Hanoi under the theme "Regenerative Supply Chain Intelligence," brought together professors, researchers, industry experts, and business leaders from leading universities, research institutions, and organizations around the world.
During the visit, the delegation conducted a site tour of container operations at Tan Vu Terminal and Lach Huyen Deep-water Container Terminals 3 & 4 (HTIT). They were introduced to the history and development of Port of Hai Phong, its operational capabilities, port infrastructure, and strategic vision for developing deep-water ports, smart port solutions, and an integrated logistics ecosystem. The visit provided the international scholars with valuable practical insights into Port of Hai Phong's pivotal role in the Northern Vietnam logistics network and the global maritime supply chain.
As part of the professional exchange program, participants discussed the key trends shaping the future of the global logistics industry, with a particular focus on regenerative supply chains and digital transformation in port management and operations. The discussions covered a wide range of advanced technologies and innovative approaches, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Twins, Big Data, green logistics models, Blue Corridors, and carbon emission reduction initiatives. These topics were explored from both academic and industry perspectives. The experts also exchanged views on enhancing supply chain resilience in response to the growing economic and geopolitical uncertainties facing global trade.
In particular, at TIL Port of Hai Phong International Terminal Co., Ltd. (HTIT), the delegates showed particular interest in the technological solutions being applied in port management, operations, and terminal handling activities. Among the highlights were the 3D Digital Twin system and the CHESS platform—advanced digital solutions that are contributing to higher operational efficiency and supporting HTIT’s vision of becoming a smart port.
Professors and industry experts noted that HTIT is among a limited number of ports worldwide that have successfully deployed the latest generation of 3D Digital Twin technology and integrated it effectively into real-world operations. The system enables real-time simulation of the terminal’s entire operational process and incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor, forecast, and optimize planning activities, thereby enhancing operational control and improving resource utilization. In parallel, the CHESS platform helps optimize truck and vehicle movements within the terminal, reducing waiting times, saving fuel, lowering operating costs, and contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction. These solutions received highly positive feedback from the international scholars, demonstrating that Port of Hai Phong’s digital transformation strategy is increasingly aligned with the management standards of leading ports around the world.
Port of Hai Phong’s selection as an official technical visit site for ISL 2026 further reinforces the company’s leading position within Vietnam’s port system while opening up new opportunities for collaboration in education, research, and the development of innovative solutions for the logistics industry in the years ahead.
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