Launching Mekong Express transport route connecting Cai Cui port and Cai Mep port

Mekong Express officially operates two trips per week between Cai Cui port and Cai Mep port, shortening shipping time by nearly 70%, from 48 hours to 15 hours.

On May 30, at Cai Cui Port (Can Tho City), DP World in collaboration with VIMC Container Transport Joint Stock Company (VIMC Lines) officially launched a new inland waterway - river transport route called Mekong Express, connecting Cai Cui Port and Cai Mep Port (Ba Ria - Vung Tau).

The event was attended by Mr. Eisa Alhammadi - Representative of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Vietnam; Mr. Nguyen Ngoc He - Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee; and leaders of DP World and VIMC Lines.

Delegates perform the launching ceremony of the Mekong Express inland river-sea transport route connecting Cai Cui port (Can Tho) and Cai Mep port ( Ba Ria - Vung Tau )

Mekong Express operates two trips per week, the barge service helps shorten transit time from 48 hours for the river route to only 15 hours thanks to the combination of river and sea routes, equivalent to a 70% improvement in time. The transport distance is also shortened from about 367 km to 200 km, contributing to optimizing efficiency and saving costs for shippers nationwide.

Mekong Express is designed to transport dry and refrigerated cargo, with a capacity of up to hundreds of TEUs per voyage, including the ability to handle large numbers of refrigerated containers. The partners also plan to expand the route, adding stops at Saigon Premier Container Terminal (SPCT) - a port operated by DP World - and Saigon Hiep Phuoc Port of Vietnam National Shipping Lines.

The new service is also a more sustainable solution than road transport, reducing carbon emissions by up to 60%. By equipping the service with a cargo monitoring system and real-time emissions tracking, DP World and VIMC Lines expect Mekong Express to achieve its net zero emissions target by 2026.

Mr. Glen Hilton, General Director & Managing Director of Asia - Pacific of DP World shared, Mekong Express was born to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable transportation services.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Glen Hilton, CEO & Managing Director of Asia Pacific, DP World, shared: “DP World is committed to building a seamless and integrated supply chain ecosystem in Vietnam, an increasingly important market for trade in the Asia Pacific region and globally. Mekong Express was established to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable transportation services, thereby promoting economic development not only in the South but also across Vietnam. This is also an important step in our strategy to expand our presence in Vietnam, in addition to the current SPCT port operation.”

Mr. Le Quang Trung, Deputy General Director of Vietnam National Shipping Lines (VIMC), Chairman of the Board of Directors of Can Tho Port Joint Stock Company spoke at the event.

Mr. Le Quang Trung, Deputy General Director of Vietnam National Shipping Lines (VIMC), Chairman of the Board of Directors of Can Tho Port Joint Stock Company, said: “VIMC is proud to be the unit implementing and directly operating the Mekong Express route, a service that will enhance the efficiency and reliability of the domestic logistics industry in Vietnam. The cooperation between VIMC Lines and DP World Vietnam in developing this service route demonstrates the shared commitment of both parties to continuously improve and bring new solutions to Vietnamese customers. We look forward to continuing to expand international cooperation to create more value for businesses and enhance the resilience of the national supply chain.”

DP World is a leading global shipping and logistics group headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DP World operates Saigon Premier Container Terminal (SPCT) in Ho Chi Minh City with an annual capacity of 400,000 TEUs and is the only roll-on/roll-off terminal in Southern Vietnam. The company also has an executive office in Ho Chi Minh City, along with three other forwarding offices in Can Tho, Hai Phong and Hanoi.

Source: https://baodautu.vn/ra-mat-tuyen-van-tai-mekong-express-ket-noi-cang-cai-cui-va-cang-cai-mep-d293257.html