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

On July 29, 2024, Hoa Phat signed a contract to supply 2,000 20DC container shells to Hapag-Lloyd, Germany's largest container shipping company and one of the top 5 container shipping companies in the world. 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.

Signing ceremony for the purchase contract of 2000 20DC containers between Hoa Phat Group and Hapag-Lloyd shipping company.

The ceremony was attended by senior leaders from Hapag-Lloyd, represented by Ms. Andrea Schöning, CEO of Container. Representing Hoa Phat were Mr. Nguyen Manh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the 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.

Andrea Schöning, Managing Director of Container at Hapag-Lloyd Shipping, stated: “As part of our strategic growth commitment in Vietnam, we are pleased to announce our partnership with Hoa Phat in container manufacturing. As one of Vietnam’s leading industrial manufacturing groups, Hoa Phat’s modern container manufacturing plant meets international standards and delivers high-quality products. We believe this collaboration will not only enhance the efficiency of our supply chain but also strengthen our long-term presence in the Vietnamese market, contributing to the regional economy .”

At the signing ceremony, Mr. Vu Duc Sinh, Director of Hoa Phat Container Manufacturing Joint Stock Company, shared: “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, including a reinforced chassis to carry heavy loads, meeting the requirements of the maritime transport market. To ensure quality, each container is inspected by Hapag-Lloyd-designated inspectors and an accredited classification organization. The containers have a maximum load capacity of 32,500 kg, and the doors are equipped with anti-theft hinges and special tracking devices for easy monitoring during transportation. This is one of the advantages that helps Hapag-Lloyd provide customers with the safest and most transparent products," a representative from Hoa Phat added.

The newly constructed container shipment for Hapag-Lloyd has a maximum load capacity of 32,500 kg, and the doors are equipped with anti-theft hinges and special tracking devices.

Since the new container factory became operational, Hapag-Lloyd has organized numerous visits and exchanges with Hoa Phat, including inspections and tests to ensure the containers meet the set standards. The container shells are manufactured at Hoa Phat's container factory in Phu My II Expanded Industrial Park, Phu My town, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.

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

As a specialized product with a majority export volume, Hoa Phat also expressed its desire to receive maximum support in terms of policies and administrative procedures from state agencies to facilitate container exports, contributing to boosting exports, increasing foreign exchange earnings, and enhancing Vietnam's position in the global container manufacturing industry and international transportation sector.

With years of experience in industrial production, Hoa Phat aims to optimize production management and expand its market to quickly reach product design capacity and capitalize on opportunities in the logistics market. The Group plans to study investment in phase 2 at an appropriate time to achieve a total capacity of 500,000 TEU/year.

Regarding Hapag-Lloyd

With a fleet of 264 modern container ships and a total carrying capacity of 2 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading shipping companies. The company employs approximately 13,500 people and has 400 offices in 135 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 2.9 million TEU, including one of the largest and most modern fleets of refrigerated container ships. The company provides 113 shipping services worldwide, ensuring fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports globally. In the port and infrastructure sector, Hapag-Lloyd holds stakes in 20 ports in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India, and North Africa. Approximately 2,600 of the company's employees work in port-related fields and provide ancillary logistics services at strategic locations.

Source: https://www.hoaphat.com.vn/tin-uc/hoa-phat-cung-cap-container--made-in-vietnam--cho-hang-tau-hapag-lloyd.html