Headway Logistics Successfully Coordinates First Roro Vessel Call At Chan May Port, Opening New Automotive Logistics Gateway In Central Vietnam

(The first RoRo vessel, M/V Lord Vishnu, calls at Chan May Port, opening new automotive logistics connectivity in Central Vietnam)

THUA THIEN HUE, September 18, 2026

Headway Logistics marks a new milestone in international freight forwarding by successfully coordinating, in cooperation with NYK Line, the first roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel call at Chan May Port (Thua Thien Hue). The milestone marks the export of a shipment of nine electric buses manufactured by Kim Long Motor to Thailand, establishing the first sea-based automotive logistics route in Central Vietnam.

(Welcoming ceremony for the first RoRo vessel call at Chan May Port, Thua Thien Hue)

To date, Vietnam’s import and export of completely built-up vehicles (CBUs) has largely relied on port infrastructure in Hai Phong in the North and Ho Chi Minh City in the South. The successful launch of RoRo services at Chan May Port helps expand this network, providing a direct supply chain solution that enables automotive manufacturers in Central Vietnam to optimize operating costs, shorten delivery lead times, and enhance their competitiveness in international markets.

(Mr. Nguyen Thien Long – Director of Headway Logistics, in discussion with NYK Line’s management)

For this landmark project, Headway Logistics served as the key freight forwarding partner, directly coordinating and facilitating end-to-end connectivity among Kim Long Motor, NYK Line, and Chan May Port authorities, ensuring safe and timely cargo handling and transportation operations.

(Representatives of Headway Logistics posing for a commemorative photo with the crew of the RoRo vessel M/V Lord Vishnu)

To commemorate this milestone, representatives from Headway Logistics, Kim Long Motor, Chan May Port, NYK Line, provincial authorities of Thua Thien Hue, and industry partners jointly held a ceremony to announce the new automotive logistics route, opening up new directions for sustainable regional economic development.

(Headway presents commemorative gifts to the vessel’s crew at the export ceremony for the EV city buses)

SHIPMENT DETAILS:

• Logistics Coordinator: Headway Logistics
• Manufacturer / Shipper: Kim Long Motor
• Cargo: 09 electric buses (EV buses)
• Port of Loading: Chan May Port, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
• Port of Discharge: Laem Chabang Port, Thailand
• Vessel: M/V LORD VISHNU (operated by NYK Line)
• Port Call Date: September 18, 2026

ABOUT THE PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS:

About Headway Logistics:

Headway Logistics is part of an ecosystem providing comprehensive and integrated logistics solutions in Vietnam. The successful coordination of the first RoRo vessel call in Central Vietnam further demonstrates the professional capabilities of Headway and Tasco Headway Logistics in designing and executing complex supply chains that meet the stringent requirements of the global automotive industry. Going forward, the ecosystem aims to expand its transportation capabilities to include project cargo, oversized and overweight cargo, and heavy construction machinery.

(Ms. Quach Thuy An – Deputy Director of Operations, Headway Logistics (left), posing for a commemorative photo with Ms. Tran Hai Yen – Deputy General Director of Tasco Auto)

About Kim Long Motor:

Established in 2018, Kim Long Motor is a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer with a modern manufacturing complex in Thua Thien Hue. The company currently focuses on the production of domestic and export buses and is planning to expand into the passenger coach segment.

About NYK Line:

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is one of the world’s leading shipping companies. With the successful call of M/V LORD VISHNU at Chan May Port, NYK reaffirms its commitment to supporting Vietnam’s industrial development by providing safe and reliable ocean transportation solutions.

About Chan May Port:

Located approximately 50 km north of Da Nang, Chan May Port is equipped with modern infrastructure and handles a diverse range of vessels, including bulk carriers, container vessels, and cruise ships. The successful handling of a RoRo vessel demonstrates the port’s ability to diversify its services and positions Chan May as a strategic gateway for specialized transportation projects in the future.

(The shipment of 09 electric buses transported by NYK’s RoRo vessel and arriving at Chan May Port on September 18, 2026)