On September 24, 2026, at Cai Cui Port, Can Tho Port Joint Stock Company, Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) and Beibu Gulf Port Group (China) held a ceremony to welcome the first vessel operating on the international river-sea container route connecting Nanning Port, Guangxi (China) with Can Tho Port via the …
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Quy Nhon, Gia Lai, September 18, 2026 As part of the program from September 17 – 19, 2026 in Quy Nhon, Gia Lai Province, on September 18, Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) held the main session of VPA Annual General Meeting 2026 under the theme “Vietnam Seaports: Green Transition – To …
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On September 7-8, 2026, Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) and Tan Cang – Cai Mep Thi Vai Terminal (TCTT) jointly received and successfully operated the vessel SHENZHEN of shipping line ZIM at the connecting berth area between the two terminals. This was the first mother vessel jointly handled by both …
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From 17 to 19 September 2026, the Vietnam Seaports Association Annual General Meeting 2026 will take place in Quy Nhon under the theme: “VIETNAM SEAPORTS: GREEN TRANSITION TO A THRIVING ERA” Beyond reviewing the Association’s activities and discussing key issues facing the port sector, the Meeting will provide a valuable …
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In 2025, container throughput at ports worldwide continued to grow, while market share became more concentrated among large operators. At the same time, capacity investment, links between shipping lines and terminals, automation, and greener operations are becoming key industry trends. Global terminal operators near 50% market share According to Drewry …
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In late July 2026, Vietnam made further progress in developing Free Trade Zones (FTZs) linked to the seaport system. On July 23, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 4560/QD-UBND on the establishment of a Free Trade Zone linked to Cai Mep Ha Port, covering about …
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From 28–31 July 2026, a delegation of the Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA), led by Mr. Nguyen Tuong Anh, Vice Chairman of the Association, attended the 45th ASEAN Ports Association Working Committee Meeting (APA WCM) in Singapore. The delegation included representatives from VPA member ports: Hai Phong Port, Quy Nhon Port, …
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The Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration (VIMAWA), the Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA), and Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) joined an online meeting with the APSN Secretariat, APSN Council, and representatives of member economies to prepare for the 2026 APEC Port Services Network (APSN) events. The meeting was held to discuss preparations …
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On 16 July 2026, the Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA), in collaboration with the Vietnam Green Transformation Association (VGA) and co-chaired by the Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration (VMA), successfully hosted the online seminar “Vietnam Green Ports 2026” – Session 2. In his opening remarks, Mr. Le Minh Dao, Deputy Director …
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According to the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, two of Vietnam’s key gateway ports – Cai Mep Port Cluster and Hai Phong Port – have both secured positions among the world’s Top 20 best-performing container ports. Cai Mep ranked 11th globally, while Hai Phong followed closely at 13th, …
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