On the afternoon of December 18, 2019, the opening ceremony of CU LINES Vietnam Co., Ltd. and the launch event of the new China-Vietnam service – CVX took place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Over 120 guests were present to witness and celebrate this special moment, including representatives from the Consulate General of China in Ho Chi Minh City, partner representatives from local ports, cargo owners, traders, Chinese enterprises, shipping and freight operators in Ho Chi Minh and Haiphong, domestic and overseas partners from Shanghai, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, as well as shareholders and team members of CULines.
At 18:18, amidst the cheers and applause, the opening ceremony of CU LINES Vietnam Co., Ltd. kicked off. Hence, CULines has established its Vietnam branch in Ho Chi Minh and an office in Haiphong, thanks to the support of partners and friends from all walks of life in China and Vietnam.
Eminent guests delivering speech
Mr. Raymond Chen, Board Director of CULines, delivered a welcome speech on the occasion, extending his greeting and gratitude to all the guests present.
Then Mr. Wei Xichen, Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh, Mr. QUY, EVP of Saigon Newport, and Mr. Zhang Qizhi from Shoetown Footwear, a representative of Chinese-funded enterprises in Vietnam, delivered opening addresses and congratulated CU LINES Vietnam Co., Ltd. on its opening.
Counselor Wei noted, the establishment of CU LINES Vietnam Co., Ltd. and the launch of a new service are concrete measures in active response to the Belt and Road Initiative and the Two Corridors and One Economic Ring plan between China and Vietnam. It has further expanded the pragmatic economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
China-Vietnam Express
The Vietnam Branch is expected to serve as a key node in CULines’ Intra-Asia service network
The Vietnam Branch is expected to serve as a key node in CULines’ Intra-Asia service network. Also, the company is planning more overseas offices and branches to help develop more new services and improve the customer service capabilities.
On the same night, the China-Vietnam Express (CVX) connecting Shanghai, Xiamen and Ho Chi Minh was officially launched.
This new service will be jointly operated by CULines and New Golden Sea Shipping of COSCO SHIPPING. On the scene, representatives of CULines Vietnam Branch, COSCO SHIPPING LINES (Vietnam), and Saigon Newport opened a champagne together to celebrate the voyage of the new service.
Strengthening network in Vietnam
The CVX – a new highlight in CULines’ Intra-Asia container service network – will be operated by two 1900TEU container vessels, respectively from the two parties. The maiden voyage is scheduled to depart from Shanghai on December 26, reach Xiamen on December 29, and arrive in Ho Chi Minh on January 2.
In recent years, CULines has been putting more efforts to strengthen its service network in Vietnam. In addition to the long-term SVG service, the company has successively launched a number of Southeast Asia routes such as THX/ CV2/ CVK/ CVX.
CULines is now operating a total of 7 China-Vietnam services through vessel deployment and space sharing, and providing more frequent regular liner services linking North China, East China, South China and Taiwan to Vietnam. Thus, cargo owners, traders and partners of the two countries are enjoying a more efficient, economical and reliable shipping experience delivered by CULines.
