02/11/15
APM Terminals? Cai Mep welcomes 14,000 TEU vessel
- Deeper channel entrance paves way for growth of ASEAN hub.
- Ocean 3 Alliance launches first direct Vietnam/North Europe service.
Cai Mep, Baria Vung Tau, Vietnam – On October 29, 2015 CMIT (Cai Mep International Terminal) received the maiden call of the 14,000 TEU m/v CSCL Star, the ultra large container vessel (ULCV) of 157.000 DWT, deployed in the Ocean 3 Alliance, marking the first Vietnam/Northern Europe direct service.
Notably, within the last week, two feeder services have also started to call at CMIT to connect both the local Vietnamese export cargo and the international export cargo from Thailand and Cambodia, all transshipped through CMIT. “This operation fits well into the vision of CMIT to be the first container hub port for domestic and international transshipment. The transshipment operation is also supported by the Vietnamese Government, as Vietnam positions itself within the Cai Mep deep-water container port group to best serve the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement which was agreed to in September”, said Robert Hambleton, General Director, CMIT.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport, Vinamarine and the VMS have all played a crucial role in making this ULCV port call happen by funding the Cai Mep channel maintenance dredging. This recent work has brought the channel depth down to 13.2 metres at low water, in time to receive the CSCL Star. “Collectively, the Ministry of Transport, Vinamarine and CMIT have created a new and distinctive advantage for the Cai Mep deep water port group, now capable of handling the 14,000 TEU ULCV; a capability previously reserved for the ASEAN hubs in Singapore and Malaysia,” Nguyen Xuan Ky, CMIT Deputy General Director, commented.
A welcome event to mark the port call was organized by CMIT and attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Transport, Vinamarine and the Local Province, together with the Danish Ambassador.
https://youtu.be/fUY-tIrsjqs
Media contact:
Ms. Nguyen Kim Ngan
Commercial & Government Relation Manager
Cai Mep International Terminal Co., Ltd.
+ 84 979777244
Nguyen.Kim.Ngan@cmit.com.vn
About CMIT
Cai Mep International Terminal Co., Ltd. (CMIT) was established on January 26, 2007 as a joint venture between the Vietnam-based Saigon Port, Vietnam National Shipping Lines and APM Terminals BV. CMIT is located strategically in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. This modern and efficient container terminal facility offers shipping lines and their clients fast and direct access to and from the main shipping markets in Asia, Europe and the Americas. It is CMIT’s policy to conduct its activities in a manner that protects the health and safety of its employees and communities. www.cmit.com.vn
Shareholders background statements:
Saigon Port is one of Vietnam’s major port operators, with a long history of development since 1860. The company currently employs approximately 3,500 staff, operates four multi-purpose ports in Ho Chi Minh City and is investing in several other deep-water container terminals in the Cai Mep Thi Vai Port complex. Saigon Port has been the leading member of the Vietnam Ports Association (VPA) since that association’s establishment. www.csg.com.vn
Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) was established in April 1995 and is now one of the largest Vietnamese State-owned groups. Vinalines has a strong presence in the domestic Vietnamese shipping market as well as major regional trade lanes. Its vessel fleet totals approximately 4 million deadweight tonnes. Vinalines also has a comprehensive network of port and container terminals in Vietnam and manages fifteen seaport companies throughout the country. www.vinalines.com.vn
- Ocean 3 Alliance launches first direct Vietnam/North Europe service.
Cai Mep, Baria Vung Tau, Vietnam – On October 29, 2015 CMIT (Cai Mep International Terminal) received the maiden call of the 14,000 TEU m/v CSCL Star, the ultra large container vessel (ULCV) of 157.000 DWT, deployed in the Ocean 3 Alliance, marking the first Vietnam/Northern Europe direct service.
Notably, within the last week, two feeder services have also started to call at CMIT to connect both the local Vietnamese export cargo and the international export cargo from Thailand and Cambodia, all transshipped through CMIT. “This operation fits well into the vision of CMIT to be the first container hub port for domestic and international transshipment. The transshipment operation is also supported by the Vietnamese Government, as Vietnam positions itself within the Cai Mep deep-water container port group to best serve the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement which was agreed to in September”, said Robert Hambleton, General Director, CMIT.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport, Vinamarine and the VMS have all played a crucial role in making this ULCV port call happen by funding the Cai Mep channel maintenance dredging. This recent work has brought the channel depth down to 13.2 metres at low water, in time to receive the CSCL Star. “Collectively, the Ministry of Transport, Vinamarine and CMIT have created a new and distinctive advantage for the Cai Mep deep water port group, now capable of handling the 14,000 TEU ULCV; a capability previously reserved for the ASEAN hubs in Singapore and Malaysia,” Nguyen Xuan Ky, CMIT Deputy General Director, commented.
A welcome event to mark the port call was organized by CMIT and attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Transport, Vinamarine and the Local Province, together with the Danish Ambassador.
https://youtu.be/fUY-tIrsjqs
Media contact:
Ms. Nguyen Kim Ngan
Commercial & Government Relation Manager
Cai Mep International Terminal Co., Ltd.
+ 84 979777244
Nguyen.Kim.Ngan@cmit.com.vn
About CMIT
Cai Mep International Terminal Co., Ltd. (CMIT) was established on January 26, 2007 as a joint venture between the Vietnam-based Saigon Port, Vietnam National Shipping Lines and APM Terminals BV. CMIT is located strategically in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. This modern and efficient container terminal facility offers shipping lines and their clients fast and direct access to and from the main shipping markets in Asia, Europe and the Americas. It is CMIT’s policy to conduct its activities in a manner that protects the health and safety of its employees and communities. www.cmit.com.vn
Shareholders background statements:
Saigon Port is one of Vietnam’s major port operators, with a long history of development since 1860. The company currently employs approximately 3,500 staff, operates four multi-purpose ports in Ho Chi Minh City and is investing in several other deep-water container terminals in the Cai Mep Thi Vai Port complex. Saigon Port has been the leading member of the Vietnam Ports Association (VPA) since that association’s establishment. www.csg.com.vn
Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) was established in April 1995 and is now one of the largest Vietnamese State-owned groups. Vinalines has a strong presence in the domestic Vietnamese shipping market as well as major regional trade lanes. Its vessel fleet totals approximately 4 million deadweight tonnes. Vinalines also has a comprehensive network of port and container terminals in Vietnam and manages fifteen seaport companies throughout the country. www.vinalines.com.vn