Hateco, A.P. Moller Maersk expand strategic partnership, driving logistics infrastructure development in Viet Nam

Hateco's leaders present at the reception included Mr. Tran Van Ky, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hateco Group, along with the Group's Executive Board and the Management Board of HHIT.

Strengthening Strategic Cooperation in Maritime and Logistics Sector

The working visit by A.P. Moller - Maersk's leadership further reaffirms the increasingly close partnership between the two corporations in seaports, logistics, and supply chain infrastructure.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Tran Van Ky, Chairman of Hateco Group, expressed his delight in welcoming the senior leadership of A.P. Moller - Maersk to HHIT. He emphasized that Berths No. 5 and No. 6 at Lach Huyen Port serve as a prime testament to the effective cooperation between the two groups.

In the first year of operation, the throughput at Berths No. 5 and No. 6 exceeded 800,000 TEUs. The target for 2026 is set at 1.4 million TEUs, representing an increase of over 70% compared to 2025. The growth momentum is projected to continue into 2027 with an expected increase of 40% to 50%, equivalent to a throughput of 1.8 to 2 million TEUs.

To meet growing operational demands and enhance the capacity to handle ultra-large vessels, the Chairman of Hateco Group proposed that both parties coordinate with Vietnamese authorities to study and invest in Turning Basin No. 2 in front of Berths No. 5 and No. 6 at Lach Huyen. This will create favorable conditions for accommodating mega container ships. Concurrently, both sides will continue to explore and discuss cooperation opportunities for potential projects in infrastructure, logistics, and supply chains, aiming to expand a modern logistics ecosystem and elevate Viet Nam's international connectivity.

Representing A.P. Moller - Maersk, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla highly appreciated Hateco's execution capacity, determination, discipline, commitment, professionalism, and long-term development vision. He affirmed that Hateco Port is progressively becoming a model for modern deep-water ports in Viet Nam.

 The A.P. Moller - Maersk Group also highlighted that the bilateral partnership is continually expanding through strategic projects, including Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT), Lien Chieu Port in Da Nang, as well as Giang Bien inland waterway port in Ha Noi. According to him, combining Maersk/APM Terminals' global operational expertise with Hateco's localized execution capabilities will establish a solid foundation for both sides to develop a modern logistics ecosystem, thereby strengthening Viet Nam's role in the global supply chain.

 During the working session, leaders of the two corporations engaged in discussions regarding upcoming cooperation opportunities. The focus remains on port operations, logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and the development of a modern logistics ecosystem to improve supply chain connectivity and boost modern logistics development in Viet Nam.

Arrival of MATZ MAERSK Vessel – Reaffirming Hateco Port's Operational Capability

With a deadweight tonnage of over 213,970 DWT and a capacity of approximately 18,270 TEUs, the MATZ MAERSK belongs to the Triple-E class—one of the largest container ship classes in the world today. The successful berthing of the MATZ MAERSK further validates the operational competence, mega-vessel handling capabilities, and the growing prominence of Hateco Port within the international maritime network.

Amidst a global logistics landscape shifting toward modernization and deep integration, Hateco's partnership with A.P. Moller - Maersk demonstrates the execution capability, long-term development vision, and rising stature of Vietnamese private enterprises in the international logistics infrastructure arena./.