The strategic cooperation between Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on the 128.8 trillion VND Can Gio International Transshipment Port and the Pearl direct service line connecting Hai Phong to the US West Coast marks a pivotal milestone for Vietnam's maritime logistics.
In international trade, the lowest ocean freight quotation is rarely the most economical solution. Hidden ancillary fees, delays, demurrage, detention, and supply disruptions can inflate real logistics costs substantially.
