TCIT welcomes the first vessel of the ZSL/Pelican service operated by ZIM and MSC
Saturday, 08/02/2025
Ba Ria - Vung Tau, February 8, 2025 – This morning, at Tan Cang – Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT), a ceremony was held to welcome the first vessel of the ZSL/PELICAN service, jointly operated by ZIM and MSC. This important event marks a new milestone in the cooperation between TCIT and the world’s leading shipping lines.
Representatives rang the bell to officially welcome the service’s first vessel
The ceremony was attended by leaders from local authorities including Vung Tau Maritime Administration, Cai Mep Customs Branch, Cai Mep Border Guard Station, representatives of Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) and its subsidiaries. The event was also honored to welcome Mr. Fernando De La Rosa – General Director of ZIM Vietnam, Colonel Bui Van Quy – Deputy General Director of SNP, the captain and crew of the NINGBO vessel, along with local media agencies from Ba Ria – Vung Tau province.
Speaking at the event, Colonel Bui Van Quy – Deputy General Director of SNP highly appreciated the valuable cooperation of ZIM and MSC in choosing TCIT, a member terminal of SNP, to operate this service. He expressed his belief that with the good, growing partnership between SNP and global shipping lines, the parties will achieve even greater success, making 2025 a breakthrough year of growth and transformation.
Colonel Bui Van Quy delivers remarks at the event
On behalf of TCIT, Mr. Kim JongEup – General Director of TCIT, emphasized: “We are truly honored that TCIT has been chosen as the destination for the new service of ZIM and MSC in the Cai Mep – Thi Vai area. This collaboration affirms TCIT’s operational capacity and professional service quality while reflecting our joint commitment to providing superior, customer-centric solutions, fostering sustainable growth, and protecting the environment.”
Mr. Kim JongEup speaks at the event
Mr. Fernando De La Rosa – General Director of ZIM Vietnam, shared: “Today marks an important milestone in ZIM’s journey in Vietnam, reflecting the agility and market connection values embedded in ZIM’s DNA. We are delighted to welcome this service at TCIT, providing direct connectivity from Southern Vietnam to the U.S. Gulf region. We believe this service will positively impact trade between Vietnam and the U.S., bringing practical benefits to customers while enhancing operational efficiency for both ZIM and our partners.”
Mr. Fernando De La Rosa delivers remarks at the event
The ZSL/PELICAN service connects Vietnam’s cargo to major ports in the U.S. Gulf region with a detailed port rotation including: TCIT – Xiamen – Yantian – Pusan – Lazaro Cardenas – Panama Canal – Houston – Mobile – Tampa – Miami – Suez Canal – TCIT. The NINGBO vessel, operated by ZIM, has a deadweight of 108,574 tons, a length of 334 meters, and a capacity of up to 8,440 TEUs, part of a fleet of 12 mother vessels jointly deployed by MSC and ZIM with an average capacity of 8,000 – 12,000 TEUs.
With the goal of becoming one of the leading deep-water container terminals in Southeast Asia, optimally handling large vessels and playing a key role in the global supply chain, TCIT is committed to continuous innovation, service quality enhancement, and applying advanced technology solutions. The terminal aims to contribute to sustainable development and green supply chain initiatives, meeting the ever-growing needs of shipping lines and customers.
On behalf of TCIT’s leadership, the company extended its sincere gratitude to shipping lines, customers, partners, and authorities of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province for their constant support and favorable conditions that have enabled TCIT to achieve impressive results over the past years.
