DP World, in partnership with VIMC Container Lines Joint Stock Company (VIMC Lines), has launched the Mekong Express, a new domestic sea-river transport route connecting the Can Tho (Cai Cui) and Cai Mep ports.
Operating twice a week, the barge service reduces transit times of 48 hours by the riverways to just 15 hours via a combination of river and sea routes, a 70 per cent improvement.
While the previous journey covers approximately 367 km, the coastal route is significantly shorter at around 200 km, aiming to deliver a faster, more sustainable, and cost-effective solution for cargo owners across Vietnam.
Designed to support dry and cold chain logistics, the Mekong Express can transport up to 700 TEUs per voyage and can handle several refrigerated containers.
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The partners further plan to expand the route to include a call at the Saigon Premier Container Terminal (SPCT)—operated by DP World—and a call at Saigon Hiep Phuoc Port under the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC).
The new service is also a more sustainable alternative to road transport, generating 60 per cent less carbon emissions.
Equipped with real-time digital cargo tracking and carbon monitoring, the partners expect the service to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2026.
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Glen Hilton, CEO and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, DP World, said: “DP World is committed to building a seamless, integrated supply chain ecosystem in Vietnam, an increasingly important market for trade in the Asia Pacific region and globally.
“With the Mekong Express, we are responding to demand for a more efficient and reliable service. This will help support economic development not just within southern Vietnam but throughout the country.
“The launch of this new coastal logistics service also marks a major step in our expansion in Vietnam, complementing our ongoing operation of Saigon Premier Container Terminal.”
