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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SSIT is pleased to announce the successful inauguration of new “ZXB” service operated by ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, marking another significant milestone in the port’s strategy to expand international maritime connectivity within the Cai Mep – Thi Vai deep-water port cluster. The first upsized vessel of ZXB service calling SSIT …
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On 22 May, the Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) participated in the Sweden-Vietnam Conference on Smart, Green Port & Maritime Transition as part of a high-level Vietnamese delegation led by the Ministry of Construction, with the participation of Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC), Saigon Newport Corporation, and Hai Phong Port. Representing VPA, …
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Ho Chi Minh City, April 15, 2026 – The Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) and the Vietnam Green Transition Association (VGA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking an important milestone in advancing green transition and sustainable development in Vietnam’s port industry. Under the agreement, both parties will collaborate …
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From May 11 to 15, 2026, a Vietnamese delegation, led by the leadership of the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA), and comprising representatives from the Vietnam Ports Association (VPA) and the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC), participated in the “Blueprint for a Maritime Nation 2026” forum in Perth, Western Australia. …
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The “Vietnam Green Ports 2026″ Seminar, jointly organized by the Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration and the Vietnam Seaports Association, was held on the morning of April 10, 2026 at Phuoc An Port, Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province. Attending the workshop were a delegation from the Vietnam Maritime and …
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