New River Transport Services Support Vietnam’s Export Manufacturing

New River Transport Services Support Vietnam’s Export Manufacturing

The shipping industry is rushing to build new capacity in Vietnam as the country works to expand its role as a manufacturing base competing with Chin...

New barge services a boost for shippers looking to source in Vietnam - The Loadstar

The growing appeal of Vietnam as a sourcing location has always been challenged by its limited land infrastructure, especially its road network in the southern Mekong Delta region, around the commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City. However, challenges can present opportunities, and new coastal shipping and inland waterway services are helping – with another two announced in the past few days alone. DP World has teamed up with state-owned VIMC Contai…

UAE’s DP World ties up with VIMC Lines to launch coastal logistics service in the south

Operating twice a week, the barge service reduces transit times of 48 hours by river to just 15 hours via a combination of river and sea routes, a 70 per cent improvement. While the previous journey covered approximately 367km, the coastal route is significantly shorter at around 200km, making it a faster, more sustainable, and cost-effective solution for cargo owners across Vietnam. Designed to support dry and cold chain logistics, the Mekong E…

DP World starting new sea-river shipping service in Vietnam

DP World and VIMC Containers launch a new domestic route connecting Vietnamese river and sea ports.

DP World & VIMC Lines Launch 'Mekong Express' To Boost South Vietnam Connectivity

Operating twice a week, the barge service reduces transit times of 48 hours by the river ways to just 15 hours via a combination of river and sea routes.

Faster, greener shipping route launched in Vietnam - India Seatrade News

DP World, in partnership with VIMC Container Lines Joint Stock Company (VIMC Lines), has launched a new coastal and river transport service that is said to cut cargo transit times by 70%. The so-called Mekong Express service connects inland port Cai Cui and deepwater port Cai Mep twice weekly, significantly cutting down travel time from 48 hours to 15 hours using a combined route. The traditional route spans about 367 km, while the new coastal p…