On July 29, 2024, Hoa Phat signed a contract to supply 2,000 20DC containers to Hapag-Lloyd, the largest container shipping company in Germany 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 of the contract to purchase 2000 20DC containers between Hoa Phat Group and Hapag-Lloyd shipping lineAttending the ceremony were senior leaders from Hapag-Lloyd, represented by Ms. Andrea Schöning, CEO of Container. On Hoa Phat's side, there were Mr. Nguyen Manh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Group and General Director of Hoa Phat Steel Products Joint Stock Company and the Board of Directors of Hoa Phat Container Manufacturing Joint Stock Company.
“As part of our strategic commitment to growth in Vietnam, we are pleased to announce our partnership with Hoa Phat in container manufacturing,” said Andrea Schöning, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd Containers. “As one of the leading industrial manufacturing groups in Vietnam, Hoa Phat’s container manufacturing plant is modern, meets international standards and delivers high-quality products. We believe that this partnership will not only improve supply chain efficiency but also strengthen our long-term presence in the Vietnamese market, contributing to supporting the regional economy.”
At the signing ceremony, Mr. Vu Duc Sinh, Director of Hoa Phat Container Manufacturing Joint Stock Company, said: “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, reinforced chassis to transport heavy goods, meeting the requirements of the maritime transport market. To ensure quality, each container is inspected by inspectors appointed by Hapag-Lloyd and a recognized classification organization. The container has a maximum load of 32,500 kg, the door is equipped with anti-theft hinges and special positioning devices for easy monitoring during transportation. This is one of the advantages that helps Hapag-Lloyd bring customers the safest and most transparent products," added a representative of Hoa Phat.
Since the new container factory began operations, Hapag-Lloyd has organized many visits and discussions with Hoa Phat, including inspections and testing to ensure that the containers meet the required standards. Container shells are manufactured at Hoa Phat container factory in Phu My II expanded industrial park, Phu My town, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.
Hoa Phat containers are designed and manufactured according to international standards, fully meeting technical requirements for transporting goods across continents. The entire process from input materials, production to product acceptance is strictly controlled by an advanced, highly automated quality management system.
As a special product with a large export proportion, during the ceremony, Hoa Phat expressed its desire to receive maximum support in terms of policies and administrative procedures from state agencies to facilitate container exports, contributing to promoting exports, increasing foreign currency revenue, and enhancing Vietnam's position in the global container manufacturing industry and international transportation.
With many years of experience in industrial production, Hoa Phat aims to optimize production management, expand the market to soon reach the product design capacity, and take advantage of opportunities from the logistics market. It is expected that the Group will study and invest in phase 2 at the appropriate time to reach a total capacity of 500,000 TEU/year.
About Hapag-Lloyd With a fleet of 264 modern container vessels and a total capacity of 2 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world's leading shipping companies. The company has around 13,500 employees and 400 offices in 135 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 2.9 million TEU, including one of the largest and most modern reefer fleets. The company offers 113 ocean freight services worldwide, ensuring fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports worldwide. In the port and infrastructure sector, Hapag-Lloyd has holdings in 20 ports in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. Around 2,600 employees work in the port-related sector and provide complementary logistics services at strategic locations. |
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