APM Terminals has become a 49% minority shareholder in the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT). It also joins as the operating partner.
The terminal went from greenfield to full operations in three years. It now handles vessels up to 18,000 TEU.
HHIT is the largest deep-water port in North Vietnam. It has two new berths in Lach Huyen, Hai Phong City. Its strategic location supports direct trade with Europe, the U.S., and northern Vietnam.
Jon Goldner, CEO Asia & Middle East at APM Terminals, said: “We are proud to partner with Hateco. This joint venture strengthens our long-term commitment to Vietnam. The terminal delivers smarter, greener, and faster logistics.”
Tran Van Ky, Chairman of Hateco Group, said: “In just 30 months, we built a modern maritime gateway for northern Vietnam. The terminal sets new records in efficiency and automated gate operations. We look forward to optimizing operations with APM Terminals.”
APM Terminals shared best practices on safety, port automation, AI, process optimization, and decarbonization. HHIT also joined the Gemini Cooperation, the new East-West network run by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
