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[VPA MEMBER UPDATE] SSIT WELCOMES ZEPHYR, EXPANDING VIETNAM–MIDDLE EAST CONNECTIVITY

In November 2026, SP-SSA International Terminal (SSIT) welcomes the launch of MSC’s new ZEPHYR service, adding a direct connection between Vietnam and the Middle East and further expanding the terminal’s international service network. The inaugural call will be made by MSC MARIE LESLIE, a 16,196-TEU container vessel, underscoring SSIT’s capability …

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VPA INTRODUCES TWO HANDBOOKS TO SUPPORT THE PORT SECTOR’S GREEN TRANSITION

The Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) introduces two practical handbooks to support VPA member ports, port operators, shipping and logistics companies in their green transition. Both handbooks will be distributed to VPA member ports in November 2026. Handbook on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Reporting The handbook guides companies through defining …

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VPA MEMBER UPDATE | HATECO HAIPHONG INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (HHIT) JOINS THE VIETNAM SEAPORTS ASSOCIATION

The Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) is pleased to welcome Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT) as a new Port Member, effective November 1, 2026, under Membership Recognition Decision No. 03/HV-QĐCN.   HHIT is located in the Lach Huyen port area of Haiphong and operates berths No. 5 and 6, with …

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VPA MEMBER UPDATE | PRESS RELEASE | CMIT AND TCTT OFFICIALLY LAUNCH COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS AT JOINT BERTH

A cooperative operating model between two adjacent deep-water terminals, creating a 1,200-meter interconnected berth in Cai Mep – Thi Vai Ho Chi Minh City, October 9, 2026 – Cai Mep International Terminal Co., Ltd. (CMIT) and Tan Cang – Cai Mep Thi Vai Terminal (TCTT) officially announced the commencement of …

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VPA MEMBER UPDATE | CAN THO PORT WELCOMES FIRST VESSEL ON THE NANNING – CAN THO INTERNATIONAL ROUTE

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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VPA MEMBER UPDATE | A NEW MILESTONE IN PORT INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECTIVITY IN VIETNAM – FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE CAI MEP PORT CLUSTER: CMIT AND TCTT SUCCESSFULLY JOINTLY OPERATE A MOTHER VESSEL AT A SHARED BERTH

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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