Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) welcomes the new KTX2 service operated by OOCL

Ba Ria - Vung Tau, April 25, 2025 – Tan Cang - Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) held a welcoming ceremony for the maiden voyage of the vessel IRENES RAINBOW, operating on the KTX2 service line managed by OOCL. This service connects Vietnam with key Asian markets such as Thailand, Japan, and China.

The ceremony was attended by leaders of various authorities, including the Vung Tau Maritime Administration, Cai Mep Customs Department, Cái Mép Port Border Guard Station, representatives from Tan Cang Saigon Corporation (TCT TCSG), and its member units. Notably, the event welcomed Mr. Tiger Dai – General Director of OOCL Vietnam, the captain and crew of the IRENES RAINBOW, as well as media representatives from Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.

The delegates performed the bell-ringing ceremony to welcome the IRENES RAINBOW—the first vessel of the KTX2 service
 

The KTX2 service operated by OOCL will call weekly at TCIT, linking Vietnamese cargo with Asian markets via the route: TCIT – Shekou – Tokyo – Yokohama – Nagoya – Kobe – Quanzhou – Ho Chi Minh – Laem Chabang – TCIT. The IRENES RAINBOW has a capacity of 37,000 tons, a length of 186 meters, and can carry 2,800 TEU. It belongs to a fleet of four mother ships, each with an average capacity of 2,500 to 3,000 TEU.

The vessel Irenes Rainbow, operated by OOCL, has called at TCIT port
 

During the ceremony, Mr. Kim JongEup, General Director of TCIT, said: “In the early months of 2025, we have witnessed major comprehensive changes that are reshaping the global maritime map. We believe OOCL’s decision to launch this new service at TCIT contributes significantly to realizing the visions and goals of both the shipping company and TCIT in this new context.”

Mr. Tiger Dai, General Director of OOCL Vietnam, shared: “We are confident that the KTX2 service will deliver outstanding value to customers, enhance regional connectivity, and help build a more diverse and flexible supply chain.”
 

Mr. Tiger Dai – General Director of OOCL (Vietnam) spoke at the ceremony
 

With the capacity to handle the world’s largest vessels and international-standard operational capabilities, the Cai Mep – Thi Vai deep-water container port currently receives 47 international service routes weekly, mostly connecting Vietnam directly to strategic export markets such as the U.S. and Europe.

OOCL’s addition of the KTX2 service at TCIT not only expands service options for local import-export businesses but also helps diversify maritime transport networks, improve supply chain operational flexibility, and notably enhances intra-Asia connectivity—a rapidly growing region on the global trade map.

Reflecting on Vietnam’s history, the country’s integration and development have always been linked with the changes of the times. In the joyful atmosphere of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, TCIT, as the region’s leading deep-water port, proudly contributes to global integration and the enhancement of the national brand value. TCIT’s contributions not only drive local and national economic development but also affirm Vietnam’s role on the world economic stage, honoring traditional values and national identity in the era of globalization.