The car carrier Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) arrived at Chan May Port near Hue City, Vietnam, on September 18, 2026. This historic event marks the first call of a car carrier to Chan May Port for the export of finished vehicles to Thailand. Previously, the transfer of completed vehicles in Vietnam was mainly conducted through the Haiphong Port in the north and Ho Chi Minh Port in the south, with no services from the central region of Vietnam, including Chan May Port.
Details of the First Shipment
On this inaugural voyage, the shipment included electric buses (EV buses) loaded by Kim Long Motor and transported from Chan May Port to Lam Chabang Port in Thailand. This action represents a significant step in the development of transportation and automotive logistics infrastructure in central Vietnam.
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Impacts on the Automotive Logistics Industry
The import and export of vehicles in Vietnam have been significantly influenced by the geographical location of ports and existing infrastructure. With the arrival of the NYK car carrier at Chan May Port, this port is introduced as a new automotive logistics option for exports to international markets, especially in Southeast Asia. This development will benefit automotive manufacturers and exporters in Vietnam and is expected to contribute to economic growth in the region.
Ultimately, this action not only facilitates the export of electric vehicles but may also lead to increased competitiveness for Vietnam in the global automotive market. Given the growing global demand for electric vehicles, these changes could help increase Vietnam's share in this market.
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