Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Le Quang Trung - Deputy General Director of VIMC and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Can Tho Port - emphasized: “We are honored to collaborate with DP World in launching the Mekong Express – a new service that brings superior efficiency and reliability to Vietnam’s domestic logistics system. This is a strategic move to enhance supply capacity, better serve enterprises, and gradually expand the domestic logistics value chain.”

Mr. Le Quang Trung, Deputy General Director of VIMC and Chairman of Can Tho Port, delivers a speech.

Mr. Xavier Eiglier, Executive Vice President of DP World, stated: “DP World is committed to developing an integrated and seamless supply chain ecosystem in Vietnam – a key market in the region. With the Mekong Express, we are responding to the demand for an efficient and reliable service. Mekong Express stands as a testament to that commitment, offering an effective and dependable transport solution that promotes economic growth in southern Vietnam and across the country.”

Mr. Xavier Eiglier, Executive Vice President of DP World, addresses the ceremony.

Beyond optimizing time and cost, Mekong Express also targets sustainable development. Utilizing inland waterway transport, the service reduces CO₂ emissions by over 60% compared to road transport. A real-time cargo and emissions monitoring system is integrated, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2026.

Mr. Eisa Alhammadi, Acting Representative of the UAE in Vietnam, is giving remarks.

Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc He, highly praised the strategic partnership between DP World and VIMC, noting that it delivers effective logistics solutions and helps boost trade across the Mekong Delta and the nation.

Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc He, is speaking at the event.

"The launch of the inland waterway transport route directly linking Can Tho Port, Cai Mep Port, and Ho Chi Minh City serves as a vital bridge between Vietnam’s largest economic hub and the Mekong Delta – the country’s key region for rice and seafood production. Moreover, it opens up opportunities for international connectivity via Cai Mep Port – one of Vietnam’s premier deep-water seaports. This provides a comprehensive logistics solution with faster delivery times, optimized costs, and reduced road congestion,” he emphasized.

Mekong Express is poised to become a crucial “lifeline” for trade, contributing to the realization of a green and sustainable economic development strategy for the region.

In addition, Can Tho City reaffirms its commitment to accompanying businesses by proactively addressing institutional, policy, and legal bottlenecks. The city pledges to promptly listen and resolve issues within its jurisdiction and propose recommendations to higher authorities to enable enterprises to exploit existing potential and advance their business operations fully.

Cargo is being loaded and unloaded at Cai Cui Port.

The launch of the Mekong Express marks a significant milestone in VIMC Lines’ strategy to expand its domestic coastal transport network. It also holds special significance in completing the supply chain in the Mekong Delta, one of Vietnam’s largest agricultural and seafood production and export hubs.

With a frequency of two trips per week and a river-sea intermodal route, the service reduces transportation time from 48 hours to just 15 hours—an almost 70% decrease compared to traditional river transport methods.