Long An International Port to host ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2027 in Ho Chi Minh City

Long An International Port will serve as Host Port for ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2027, set for March 23-25, 2027, in Ho Chi Minh City. The role puts Vietnam’s logistics ambitions in the regional spotlight as supply chain resilience, connectivity and port modernization become more urgent across ASEAN.

Why it matters: - Long An International Port’s host role puts Vietnam’s port and logistics sector at the center of a major regional industry event. - The event is set to bring together port, shipping, logistics and supply chain stakeholders from across ASEAN. - The gathering comes as global supply chains face disruption, making resilience, efficiency and connected infrastructure more important. - The port aims to use the event to deepen business dialogue, knowledge exchange and regional partnerships.

What happened: - Long An International Port was named Host Port of ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2027. - The event will take place March 23-25, 2027, in Ho Chi Minh City. - Long An International Port will welcome stakeholders to discuss maritime connectivity, infrastructure development, digital transformation, green growth and cooperation across ASEAN.

The details: - Tay Ninh is emerging as an industrial and commercial hub linking Southeastern Vietnam, the Mekong Delta, the Cambodian border region and maritime trade routes through Long An International Port. - The province has 51 established industrial parks and 60 industrial clusters. - Rising industrial and trade activity in Tay Ninh is increasing demand for logistics infrastructure and cargo flows that connect production areas and border gates with seaports. - Long An International Port is positioning itself as a logistics gateway linking Tay Ninh, Southern Vietnam’s major economic centers and regional markets. - The port is a Class I seaport with a planned area of 147 hectares. - Long An International Port currently operates seven berths with a total continuous quay length of 1,670 meters. - The port can accommodate vessels of up to 70,000 DWT. - The site includes yards, warehouses, STS and RTG cranes, and logistics services. - Long An International Port is tied to Southeast Asia Industrial Park and Dongtam Group’s broader industrial and logistics strategy. - The port is part of an integrated manufacturing-logistics-seaport value chain. - The port is located in Tan Tap Commune, Tay Ninh Province, along the Soai Rap River, about 20 km from the East Sea.

Between the lines: - Maritime transport carries more than 80% of global merchandise trade, so port connectivity has become a strategic issue for trade-heavy economies. - Geopolitical tensions, conflicts on major shipping routes and higher energy and transportation costs are reshaping logistics planning. - ASEAN’s manufacturing, exports and investment momentum are increasing pressure on ports to improve technology, connectivity and operational efficiency. - In Vietnam, integrated logistics infrastructure and digital transformation are becoming more important to national competitiveness. - Hosting the event gives Long An International Port a platform to showcase its integrated ecosystem and development direction. - Mr. Vo Quoc Huy, chairman of Long An International Port, said the port wants to reduce intermediate steps and improve supply chain efficiency by linking manufacturing, industrial parks, logistics and seaport services.

What’s next: - ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2027 is expected to create new opportunities for governments, businesses and industry partners to exchange experience and explore cooperation. - Long An International Port says it will use the host role to strengthen links between Tay Ninh, Vietnam, ASEAN and global markets. - The port continues to invest in infrastructure, equipment, technology and an integrated range of port and logistics services. - The event may further strengthen Vietnam’s evolving port and logistics capabilities if regional partnerships translate into projects and commercial ties.

The bottom line: - Long An International Port is using a major ASEAN industry event to position itself as a logistics hub for Southern Vietnam and a bridge to regional trade.