SPONSOR Spotlight: LAIP

Please tell us a little about your company and what you will be showcasing at TOC Europe 2023

Long An International Port is strategically located in Can Giuoc District, Long An Province, Southern Vietnam. Through the 500 million USD investment by Dong Tam Group in the world’s most modern equipment, facilities and technology, Long An International Port is set to launch its full-service container handling capability in the second half of 2023 to complete its existing portfolio of bulk cargo handling and logistics solutions. The port’s ideal location in the rising star province of Long An ensures several key competitive advantages, particularly being the nearest container terminal to 12 other provinces in the Mekong Delta Region. Furthermore, Long An Province has no infrastructure surcharge and reasonable service charges benefitting cargo owners, shippers, and shipping lines alike by minimizing overall logistics costs. Coupled with the active support given by Long An’s provincial government and the national government to several key infrastructure projects in this region, there is an exceptional potential for growth in and around Long An Province. Long An International Port is the flagship project of the master development plan of Dongtam Group which spans 1,935 hectares connecting the existing 147-ha port area as well as the 239-ha Industrial Service Area, the 396-ha Industrial Park, and the 1,145-ha Urban Area. In the future, this industrial ecosystem will be working together to play a pivotal role in facilitating trade between the Mekong Delta, the other regions in the country and the rest of the world.

Who are you hoping to meet?

We are hoping to meet the major players in the port and logistics industry to not only share information about Long An International Port but most importantly, to learn about the latest developments from industry experts and leaders. We are in the early stages of our journey towards our vision of becoming a port of choice in Asia, and we are looking forward to hear from our potential customers, suppliers, consultants, and advisors on how to promote sustainability in our operations, learn about best practices and stay up to date on upcoming market trends and demands.

Why is the European market so important to you?

Apart from being a top trade partner of Vietnam. the European market is where the headquarters of some of the biggest global shipping lines are located, making it home to market-leading industry players. The importance of the European market is further highlighted by the EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which took effect in 2020, signaling the vibrant potential of EU-Vietnam trade relations and ushering in an influx of new and increasing European foreign direct investments recently. Apart from this, many large international corporations have been shifting from China to diversify their supply chain and Long An Province offers vast potential to contribute to this value chain transformation and has shown active support in enacting businessfriendly policies and major investments in infrastructure developments.

Why is the European market so important to you?

Apart from being a top trade partner of Vietnam. the European market is where the headquarters of some of the biggest global shipping lines are lWhat are your plans, goals and ambitions for the rest of 2023 and beyond? We are currently focused on the launch of our fullservice container capability in the second half of 2023, with 500,000 TEU capacity, massive yard space available for both empty and laden containers, and the ability to accommodate the largest size feeder vessels, making Long An International Port the ideal container and logistics hub for the Mekong Delta Region. In the next phase of development, the port will expand to 10 berths, having a continuous berth length of 2,368m, and receive ships of up to 100,000 DWT.cated, making it home to market-leading industry players. The importance of the European market is further highlighted by the EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which took effect in 2020, signaling the vibrant potential of EU-Vietnam trade relations and ushering in an influx of new and increasing European foreign direct investments recently. Apart from this, many large international corporations have been shifting from China to diversify their supply chain and Long An Province offers vast potential to contribute to this value chain transformation and has shown active support in enacting businessfriendly policies and major investments in infrastructure developments.

Moreover, Long An International Port is part of a wider master development plan by Dong Tam Group, with major investment into a multi-purpose and modern port city complex which aims to bring added value to the whole region in the future and benefit businesses investing in and around Long An Province through reduced logistics costs, strengthened competitiveness and the promotion of sustainable development.

Why do you consider it important to be at TOC Europe?

After our initial participation at TOC Asia 2022 in Singapore as the Reception Night Sponsor, it is but natural for us to join the biggest event of TOC which is the Europe leg. Here at the Rotterdam event, we hope to connect with a wider international audience and spread the word about our upcoming full-service container capability benefitting businesses in and around Long An Province. More importantly, this event provides a rich resource for gathering the industry’s best practices that we can bring home to Vietnam and implement in our container, liquid, bulk, and general cargo operations.

What message do you have for the TOC community who will be in Rotterdam?

We invite the TOC community to watch out for the upcoming launch of our full-service container capability in Long An Province and our journey towards the vision of becoming an internationally recognized port of choice in Asia. We are looking forward to welcoming you when you have the opportunity to visit Vietnam.