The Vietnamese delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan, with the participation of Vietnam National Shipping Lines (VIMC) - a leading enterprise in seaports, shipping and logistics services. As a key member of the delegation, VIMC affirmed its position by proposing a series of strategic solutions under the leadership of Deputy General Director Le Quang Trung, becoming a connecting point, opening up many opportunities for strategic cooperation between the two sides.
Vietnam and the United States have established a comprehensive partnership since 2013, with bilateral trade turnover growing continuously by over 20% per year. In this trend, the maritime and logistics industry plays a pivotal role, ensuring the flow of goods across the Pacific . VIMC, with more than 30 years of experience, manages 16 key seaports and accounts for nearly 30% of the market share through Vietnam's seaports, and is assigned by the Ministry of Finance and the Government to promote cooperation with the US market. The objective of the business trip to SelectUSA 2025 is not only to promote infrastructure and service capacity, but also to seek cooperation, technology and management experience to upgrade the seaport system, expand logistics centers and contribute to the global supply chain connection strategy.
Many initiatives and proposals for investment cooperation were put forward.
On May 12, at the plenary session, Mr. Le Quang Trung, Deputy General Director of VIMC, presented the “Port Interlinks” initiative – a model connecting technology and information platforms between the Vietnamese and US seaport systems to help increase port efficiency. Mr. Trung emphasized: “In the digital age, seaport data is not just information, but a strategic resource to improve operational efficiency” .
The highlight was the meeting on May 13 with Mr. James Burrows - Vice President of the US Export-Import Bank (US EXIM Bank). Here, Mr. Le Quang Trung represented VIMC to speak, affirming the long-term investment strategy in the deep-water port system: Lach Huyen port (Hai Phong), Lien Chieu port (Da Nang) and Can Gio international transit port (HCMC). Mr. Trung proposed financial cooperation to complete modern infrastructure and equipment, and at the same time called for preferential capital with competitive interest rates from US EXIM Bank. He said: "We hope that US EXIM Bank will accompany and cooperate to realize the vision of green - smart seaports for Vietnam."
Mr. James Burrows appreciated the project's scale and committed to supporting the preferential credit package. On behalf of US EXIM Bank, Mr. John Ahn - Head of International Business Development - was assigned to coordinate with VIMC to conduct further cooperation activities in Hanoi.
On the same day, May 13, in Washington DC, Deputy Minister Cao Anh Tuan and Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung and the delegation met with Vice President of OEC Group - Mr. Steven from New York. OEC Group is a global logistics company, founded in 1981, headquartered in New York (USA) and Taipei (Taiwan). With nearly 1,000 employees and presence in more than 50 countries, OEC Group provides sea and air transport, customs declaration, warehousing and cargo insurance services. Estimated revenue in 2025 is about 471.4 million USD, serving more than 50,000 customers worldwide. The company is currently in the market leader group, in the Top 2 in terms of trans-Pacific transport volume, and is a reliable partner for businesses in the global supply chain. Mr. Steven affirmed to the Deputy Minister and Ambassador his determination to cooperate closely with VIMC to realize the investment project on the VIMC Logisitcs Center in the United States. Deputy Minister Cao Anh Tuan highly appreciated the partner, and suggested that VIMC draft an MOU with specific cooperation signed with OEC GROUP. At the end of the meeting, the Deputy Minister respectfully invited OEC GROUP to visit Vietnam at a convenient time.
Looking back and development direction
Before departing, VIMC announced its 2024 operating results with a port system handling 145 million tons of cargo, up 27% year-on-year, of which container throughput reached over 6.2 million TEUs. Total revenue of the entire system reached VND24,813 billion, exceeding the plan by 35%, and consolidated profit reached VND3,510 billion, up 65% year-on-year. This figure shows VIMC's strong potential when participating in the global supply chain.
The business trip to SelectUSA 2025 recognized important steps forward in VIMC's investment cooperation in the United States. As a key enterprise in Vietnam's maritime industry, VIMC not only actively participates in seeking new investment opportunities but also proactively creates strategic initiatives to enhance maritime transport and logistics connectivity between the two countries. VIMC's investment proposals are in line with the sustainable development orientation of seaport infrastructure that the Vietnamese Government is promoting. This series of activities promises to open up many new bilateral cooperation opportunities, contributing to promoting sustainable economic development of the two countries and enhancing the position of Vietnam's maritime industry in the global market.
Source: https://vimc.co/vietnam-sea-cargo-corporation-participates-in-viet-my-hai-way-trade-event-at-selectusa-2025/
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