Promoting Vietnam-India cooperation in the maritime sector

On December 1, at the headquarters of Vietnam National Shipping Lines (VIMC), Comrade Nguyen Canh Tinh, Party Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Directors, had a meeting and worked with Mr. Tshering W. Sherpa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Vietnam. The meeting focused on discussing potential cooperation opportunities between VIMC and Indian partners, and discussing the direction of expanding VIMC's maritime activities in the Indian market.

Việt Nam•01/12/2025

Comrade Nguyen Canh Tinh, Party Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Directors of VIMC chaired the meeting and worked with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Vietnam Tshering W. Sherpa

Welcoming the new Ambassador Tshering W. Sherpa and his colleagues to visit and work at VIMC, Chairman of the Board of Directors of VIMC, Nguyen Canh Tinh congratulated the Ambassador on starting his term in Vietnam, in the context that the two countries are looking forward to celebrating the 10th anniversary of establishing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

At the meeting, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of VIMC gave an overview of the scale and capacity of VIMC, a business that plays a pivotal role in the Vietnamese maritime industry with a network of seaports, fleets and logistics services covering the country and abroad. In recent years, the cooperation between VIMC and Indian partners has achieved encouraging results. In particular, VIMC Lines - a member enterprise of VIMC is a pioneer in successfully implementing direct container routes connecting the Vietnamese and Indian markets. These routes not only shorten transportation time but also create stability for the supply chain, strongly supporting import-export enterprises of both countries. This is also an important foundation for VIMC to continue expanding its operations in the Indian market.

VIMC leaders said that in the coming period, VIMC aims to not only maintain existing shipping routes but also open new shipping routes connecting to India. In addition, VIMC is actively seeking investment cooperation opportunities in seaport infrastructure and logistics in India to build a synchronous logistics ecosystem, creating momentum to promote two-way trade.

To support the research and investment promotion process, VIMC requests the Ambassador to support the connection with reputable partners in India, especially shippers, importers and exporters and logistics enterprises. At the same time, VIMC hopes to receive information on investment procedures, operating costs, human resources and business culture in India, as well as support for preferential policies from the Indian government for foreign investors.

Ambassador Tshering W. Sherpa expressed his gratitude to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of VIMC, Nguyen Canh Tinh, for the warm welcome and shared the honor of assuming the position of Indian Ambassador to Vietnam during this meaningful period when bilateral relations are developing strongly in many fields.

The Ambassador highly appreciated the vision of VIMC and affirmed that the potential for maritime cooperation between Vietnam and India is huge. With the high growth rate of the Indian economy , VIMC can absolutely become an important investor, contributing to the development of the regional supply chain.

The Ambassador said he would introduce important contacts, including leaders of seaports, shipping companies and major manufacturers, so that VIMC could directly exchange, evaluate and establish cooperative relationships. In addition, he would discuss with the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to support VIMC in handling issues arising during the implementation of investment and business projects in India.

The meeting opened up new cooperation prospects, creating a premise for VIMC to expand its presence in India, continue to affirm its role as a pioneering enterprise in connecting Vietnam - India maritime and building a modern and effective logistics ecosystem serving the two-way flow of goods between the two countries.

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