The launch of MSC, the world's largest container shipping company, on the Ochna direct shipping route connecting Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City with key ports in North China is attracting significant attention from the logistics and import/export industries.
The LET-a CeMAT ASIA 2026 event in Guangzhou is highlighting a key trend in the global logistics industry: competitive value is no longer solely based on production capacity, but is shifting strongly towards the ability to coordinate supply chains using data and technology.
On May 27th, the Tan Cang Lach Huyen Logistics Center officially commenced operations in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong. This event not only adds a large-scale logistics center behind the Lach Huyen deep-water port complex but also contributes to completing the modern logistics ecosystem in the key economic region of Northern Vietnam.
Economic relations between Vietnam and China are shifting towards a phase of deeper cooperation, focusing on strategic infrastructure, logistics, digital transformation, technology, and the development of high-quality human resources.
The global shipping market is entering its Peak Season 2026 as the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) rose 31 TP3T, reaching $2,286/FEU. The implementation of peak season surcharges (PSS), GRI, and EFS by major shipping lines has officially ended the short-term price reduction cycle.
When a new deep-water port is under construction, the question often asked is: "How much FDI will this port attract?". However, the reality shows that port infrastructure has never been the sole factor driving economic growth or logistics capacity in a region.