DP World, in partnership with VIMC Container Lines Joint Stock Company (VIMC Lines), has launched the Mekong Express, a new domestic sea-river transport route connecting the Can Tho (Cai Cui) and Cai Mep ports.

Operating twice a week, the barge service reduces transit times of 48 hours by the river ways to just 15 hours via a combination of river and sea routes, a 70-percent improvement. While the previous journey covers approximately 367 km, the coastal route is significantly shorter at around 200 km, making it a faster, more sustainable and cost-effective solution for cargo owners across Vietnam.

The Mekong Express completed its inaugural journey today, marking the official launch of the service with a ceremony attended by Eisa Alhammadi, representative from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Vietnam, Nguyen Ngoc He, member of the Party Committee of Can Tho City and vice chairman of the People's Committee of Can Tho City, as well as senior executives from DP World and VIMC Lines.

The service launch was attended by Dr. Le Quang Trung, deputy CEO of VIMC, chairman of the Board of Directors of Can Tho Port Joint Stock Company; Nguyen Ngoc He, member of the Party Committee of Can Tho City and vice chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City; Eisa Alhammadi, charge d’affaires of the UAE Embassy in Vietnam; Xavier Eiglier, executive vice president, Southeast Asia of DP World; and Benoit Klein, vice president, Port Logistics, Southeast Asia of DP World. PHOTO FROM DP WORLD