Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc terminal welcomed 2023 with an international cruise ship docked by the Saigon Tourist as an agent

11/01/2023

On January 11, 2023, in the joyful atmosphere of the first days of the new year 2023, Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc terminal (TCHP) and a representative of Saigontourist Travel Service Company successfully held a ceremony to welcome an international cruise ship SILVER SPIRIT safely docked.

In 2023, the global economic situation in general and the maritime industry in particular face many challenges due to the impact of the global economic recession, inflation in key markets, and a reduction in consumer demand. However, after a long period of stagnation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some countries have gradually lifted isolation measures, creating favorable conditions to promote the import and export market of goods, and Vietnam's tourism industry's step by step recovery and development.

Silver Spirit is a 6-star international cruise ship

Director of Tan Cang- Hiep Phuoc terminal (TCHP) and Saigon Tourist Company present gifts to the Captain and crew of Silver Spirit ship

Silver Spirit is a 6-star international cruise ship with Bahamas nationality, length 210.7 meters, width 26.5 meters, height 48.8 meters, draft 6.4 meters, capacity 600 guests. However, the first vessel after the pandemic operated only 326 passengers and 409 crew members; it successfully docked at TCHP (HCMC) at 12:00 on 11/01/2023. The ship is responsible for carrying out a tour around Southeast Asian countries, operated by Saigon Tourist as an agent, with the voyage: Singapore - Laem Chapang - Hochiminh - Danang - Hongkong - Halong Bay with sightseeing and travel services, hotel, entertainment.

Representative of TCHP and Saigon Tourist Company, and the crew of Silver Spirit ship

Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc terminal (TCHP) - a member unit of Saigon Newport Corporation, with a strategic location at the intersection between the key economic region in the South of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta provinces, and is a suitable cargo gathering point for Cai Mep port cluster. With 17ha of yards, 420m of main berth (capable of receiving ships of 50,000 DWT at full load and 70,000 DWT at full load), 306m of barge berth (receiving barges of 2,000 DWT), TCHP provides various services: container ships, general ships, RORO ships, cruise ships…

In the early days of the new year 2023, the arrival of the Silver Spirit International Cruise Ship at TCHP is a sign of prosperity not only for Vietnam's tourism industry, but also for TCHP - showing trust and support. Agents, customers and gradually prove the attraction and importance of TCHP on the strategic economic map in the southern area of Ho Chi Minh City. At the same time, it is the beginning of a good and long-term cooperation between TCHP and Saigon Tourist Agent in 2023. Thereby serving as a premise for TCHP to continue to expand markets, diversify industries and business, services in the near future.