Tan Cang – Hiep Phuoc Terminal Welcomes the SSX Express Service Route – Connecting Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and the U.S. West Coast in Just 17 Days
09/04/2025
On April 9, 2025, Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc Port (TCHP) successfully welcomed the Mild Symphony vessel. This vessel operates on the SSX service line, jointly operated by Shanghai Jinjiang (SJJ) and Matson. The vessel’s route includes Ho Chi Minh City – Shanghai – Long Beach (U.S. West Coast) with a weekly frequency. This is the first container vessel to arrive at TCHP after the launch of the service line in Shanghai 6 days ago.
The launch of the SSX service line is expected to contribute to boosting import and export trade between countries in the Asia-Pacific region and the United States.
The SSX service line facilitates the movement of goods from Ho Chi Minh City to the U.S. West Coast in just 17 days. This is a fast and efficient transportation solution for customers, especially for import-export businesses looking to enter the North Asian and U.S. markets.
The Mild Symphony vessel, part of the SSX service line, arrives at TCHP port.The welcoming of the first vessel on the SSX service line highlights the successful collaboration between Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) and the two shipping lines, SJJ and Matson. This also marks a strategic step toward expanding the international service network from TCHP.
In addition to this important event, TCHP has been operating 8 long-term service lines, connecting the port with ports in China, Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, and the United States. These services are in collaboration with various international shipping lines such as SITC, Taicang Shipping, Ningbo Ocean Shipping, Hede Shipping, Sinolines, RCL, SJJ, Matson, KMTC, CK Lines, and STX Pan Ocean. These services operate steadily, ensuring production schedules are maintained and offering customers more shipping options while maintaining international service standards.
Mr. Zhang Xiaoli, Head Representative of SJJ shipping line, speaks at the event.
Strategically located in the southern region, and considered the "extended arm" of Tan Cang – Cat Lai Terminal, TCHP plays an important role in reducing congestion and connecting the flow of goods from downtown Ho Chi Minh City to key economic areas.
With infrastructure projects such as the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway and the Ho Chi Minh City Beltway 3 nearing completion, TCHP is set to become a key logistics hub. This will help shorten transit times, optimize costs, and enhance the competitive advantage for shipping lines and businesses in Vietnam.
SNP representatives present flowers and gifts to the crew of the vessel.
Tan Cang - Hiep Phuoc - Ready to Breakthrough, Connecting Further
After 15 years of construction and development, TCHP has overcome many challenges and achieved significant milestones. This has progressively affirmed TCHP’s role in the port and logistics ecosystem of SNP.
The launch of the SSX express service line is a key milestone, not only reaffirming the commitment to providing high-quality international maritime transport services but also consolidating TCHP’s position as the leading strategic logistics hub in southern Vietnam.
The first container on the Mild Symphony vessel of the SSX express service line.
Tan Cang Hiep Phuoc Terminal - The Bright Spot in Southern Vietnam Logistics
- The port uses a management system software (TOPO) that is synchronized with the system at Tan Cang Cat Lai Terminal (TCCL).
- TCHP covers an area of 17 hectares, with 2 container berths and 4 barge berths. The main quay is 420 meters long and is located on the Soai Rap River. It can accommodate vessels with a capacity of up to 50,000 tons at full load.