China and Vietnam share a deep-rooted friendship, connected by shared geography and a rich history of cultural exchange. COSCO SHIPPING has long been a cornerstone of cooperation between the two nations, fostering a bond of “blue economy” that fuels Vietnam’s growth in local economy, energy transition, and digital services.

29 direct routes have tightened Vietnam’s economic and trade ties with the rest of the world

Farmers in Vietnam’s “Coconut Capital,” the province of Ben Tre, are busy preparing for the upcoming harvest. China, the largest market for Vietnamese coconuts, accounts for 25% of their exports. COSCO SHIPPING’s specialized routes play a vital role in supporting this thriving trade.

COSCO SHIPPING Lines Vietnam ensures the efficient transport of coconuts through integrated supply chain services, including warehousing, trucking, and electronic bills of lading. The CV3 express route, a direct link from Ho Chi Minh City to Yangpu, Hainan, also guarantees the rapid delivery of fresh coconuts.

Since establishing a presence in Vietnam through a joint venture in 1998 and fully acquiring the company to form COSCO SHIPPING Lines Vietnam in 2016, COSCO SHIPPING has become deeply integrated into the local market. With 29 direct weekly routes, including 10 to North America and 1 to Europe, and extended global coverage, COSCO SHIPPING seamlessly connects Vietnam to the world. Five special direct routes to Yangpu and Qinzhou ports facilitate the weekly export of Vietnamese specialties to China on time, significantly boosting bilateral trade.

Customized clean energy services have been successfully implemented in Vietnam

In the New Year of 2025, the Tỉnh Phú Thọ Solid Waste Incineration Power Plant Project Department expressed its gratitude to COSCO SHIPPING Engineering Logistics for their exceptional professional standards in key areas such as cross-border transportation of equipment, customs clearance, and on-site delivery.

The Tỉnh Phú Thọ Solid Waste Incineration Power Plant Project in Vietnam is a significant environmental and energy initiative in the region. It employs advanced technology to treat waste and reduce pollution, with a designed daily processing capacity of 1,000 tons of garbage.

COSCO SHIPPING Logistics & Supply Chain Management provided comprehensive “port-to-door” logistics services for this project in Vietnam, covering customs clearance, transportation, acceptance, and other tasks. This contributed positively to Vietnam’s sustainable development.

Additionally, offshore wind power projects are being carried out in Binh Dai and Ca Mau, Vietnam, including a 350MW offshore wind power project in Ca Mau. At the construction site of these projects, one can observe the professional services offered by COSCO SHIPPING Logistics & Supply Chain Management. While facilitating the successful internationalization of China’s offshore wind power technology, it also supports Vietnam’s transition towards a green and low-carbon energy structure.

Chinese-Style “Digitalization” Enhances “Bilateral Customs Clearance” to be Smooth and Effortless

As digitalization becomes a hallmark of modernization globally, COSCO SHIPPING Logistics & Supply Chain Management has introduced the “YUAN HAI TONG” global intelligent customs platform to Vietnam. The Vietnamese overseas customs services launched on this platform have expanded the service chain beyond bilateral customs clearance between China and Vietnam. They now include “door-to-door” services, land transportation, railway freight, and integrated customs clearance and distribution within Vietnam, covering key ports by sea, air, land, and railway, as well as multiple industrial parks in the two countries. It features online operation, full visualization, and 7×24 multilingual communication, providing a convenient, efficient, and worry-free one-stop trade service experience.

Furthermore, a fleet of 500 Vietnamese vehicles, 130 domestic customs declarants, and 80 Vietnamese operators underscore the company’s strong capability to provide comprehensive services.

Chinese Friendship: Keeping Traditional Ties Fresh and Lasting

In Vietnam, COSCO SHIPPING is synonymous with reliability. This reputation stems not only from years of professional service but also from the mutual support and assistance shared between the two nations.

In 2024, Typhoon Yagi, a level-17 typhoon, made landfall in Vietnam. At that moment, the mobile phones of COSCO SHIPPING employees in Vietnam kept receiving pop-up windows asking, “Are you doing well in Vietnam?” Meanwhile, these employees were busy on the front lines, coordinating disaster relief donations.

COSCO SHIPPING Lines Vietnam immediately organized a donation for the disaster-stricken areas in the north and simultaneously launched a “Charitable Donation for Flood Control and Disaster Relief.” The proceeds were used to purchase disaster relief supplies such as rice and biscuits. The volunteer team closely followed suit, overcoming numerous obstacles to reach Tỉnh Yên Bái, one of the severely affected areas. They promptly delivered the first batch of relief supplies to the affected people, playing a positive role in maintaining social stability after the disaster.

At the campus recruitment fair of COSCO SHIPPING at Son Duc Thang University in Vietnam, there was always a steady stream of attendees drawn by its reputable name. College students carefully filled out their forms and eagerly asked employment-related questions, hoping to join this multinational family. Over the years, COSCO SHIPPING has actively carried out educational assistance activities to help needy college students achieve their academic dreams. Additionally, the company has focused on local employees in Vietnam, paying attention to local employment and cadre training, thereby introducing cutting-edge ideas into local talent development.