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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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

The maritime and port sector is entering a period of profound transformation, as requirements for emissions reduction, energy optimization, and sustainable development are increasingly becoming key determinants of competitiveness for seaports worldwide. In this context, green ports are no longer a vision of the future but are emerging as a …

After 30 years of development, the Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) has officially launched a policy to expand its associate membership to logistics enterprises, inland container depots (ICDs), river ports, and research, consulting and training institutions operating in the port and logistics sector. Mr. Nguyễn Xuân Kỳ, Secretary General of VPA, …