Hoa Phat supplies "Made in Vietnam" containers to Hapag-Lloyd shipping company

This event not only opens up opportunities for strategic cooperation but also affirms that Hoa Phat's "Made in Vietnam" containers meet international standards in the most demanding markets.

Attending the ceremony were senior leaders from Hapag-Lloyd, represented by Ms. Andrea Schöning, CEO of Container. On Hoa Phat's side were Mr. Nguyen Manh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Group's Board of Directors and General Director of Hoa Phat Steel Products Joint Stock Company and the Board of Directors of Hoa Phat Container Manufacturing Joint Stock Company.

Since the new container factory came into operation, Hapag-Lloyd has had many visits and discussions with Hoa Phat, including inspection and testing to ensure the container shell meets the set standards. Container shells are produced at Hoa Phat container factory in Phu My II Industrial Park expansion, Phu My town, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.

Ms. Andrea Schöning, CEO of Container Shipping Line Hapag-Lloyd, said that within the framework of our commitment to growth strategy in Vietnam, we are pleased to announce cooperation with Hoa Phat in the field of container production. As one of the leading industrial manufacturing corporations in Vietnam, Hoa Phat's container factory is modern, meets international standards and provides high quality products. We believe that this cooperation will not only improve supply chain efficiency but also strengthen our long-term presence in the Vietnamese market, contributing to supporting the regional economy.

At the signing ceremony, Mr. Vu Duc Sinh, Director of Hoa Phat Container Manufacturing Joint Stock Company, said that Hoa Phat is proud to be a partner with Hapag-Lloyd. After this shipment, we believe that the two sides will continue to cooperate on a larger scale in the future.

“This shipment of 2.000 20DC containers is designed with many advanced features, reinforced chassis to transport heavy goods, meeting the requirements of the shipping market. To ensure quality, each container is inspected by Hapag-Lloyd-appointed inspectors and an accredited grading organization. The container has a maximum load of 32.500 kg, the door is equipped with anti-theft hinges and special positioning devices for easy monitoring during transportation. This is one of the advantages that helps Hapag-Lloyd bring customers the safest and most transparent products," Hoa Phat representative added.

The Group will research phase 2 investment at the appropriate time to reach a total capacity of 500.000 TEU/year.

Hoa Phat's containers are designed and manufactured according to international standards, fully meeting technical requirements for transcontinental goods transportation. The entire process from input materials, production to product acceptance is strictly controlled by an advanced, highly automated quality management system.

As a specific product with a majority export proportion, also during the ceremony, Hoa Phat expressed its desire to receive maximum support in terms of policies and administrative procedures from state agencies to facilitate production. The export of containers contributes to promoting exports, increasing foreign exchange earnings, and enhancing Vietnam's position in the global container manufacturing industry and the international transportation sector.

With many years of experience in industrial production, Hoa Phat aims to optimize production management, expand the market to soon reach product design capacity, and take advantage of opportunities from the logistics market. It is expected that the Group will research phase 2 investment at the appropriate time to reach a total capacity of 500.000 TEU/year.

With a fleet of 264 modern container ships and a total shipping capacity of 2 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading shipping companies. The company has approximately 13.500 employees and 400 offices in 135 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 2,9 million TEUs, including one of the largest and most modern reefer container fleets.
The company provides 113 shipping services worldwide, ensuring fast and reliable connections between more than 600 global ports. In the infrastructure and ports sector, Hapag-Lloyd has stakes in 20 ports in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. The company's approximately 2.600 employees operate in port-related fields and provide complementary logistics services in strategic locations.