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UEF Students Gain Practical Insights into International Transshipment Ports

08/25/2024

Introduced into UEF’s curriculum from the 2020 cohort onward, the course Port Management and Operations equips students majoring in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with multidimensional knowledge of port systems and global trade networks. To deepen students’ understanding, the Faculty of Economics organized a special seminar on the evening of May 20 titled “Developing International Transshipment Ports in Vietnam.” The session featured Mr. Truong Tan Loc, Marketing Director of the Saigon Newport Corporation, as the guest speaker.

The seminar provided UEFers with an in-depth look into the operations and significance of international transshipment ports

Also attending the session were Ms. Do Thi Thu Ha, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Head of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Department, and Ms.Vuong Nguyen Anh Xuan, Head of Sales and Marketing at Tan Cang STC. In addition, staff members from both Tan Cang STC and the Marketing Department of Saigon Newport Corporation joined the event via online platforms.

UEF’s Faculty of Economics presented a certificate of appreciation to the guest speaker

Throughout the seminar, Mr. Truong Tan Loc guided students through four key areas:

+ The concept of an international transshipment port

+ Its economic and strategic importance for Vietnam

+ The current development status of Vietnam’s transshipment ports

+ Comprehensive solutions for the future development of this sector

The speaker illustrated key concepts with concrete examples and industry insights

Mr. Tan Loc explained that a hub port functions as a central node for cargo transshipment, connecting domestic transport systems with feeder vessels to facilitate global trade flows. He emphasized three essential factors that define a successful hub port — strategic location, port infrastructure, and commercial competitiveness.

He further discussed the multifaceted role of international transshipment ports in Vietnam’s economic, political, and social development, outlining both opportunities and challenges facing the sector. Among the proposed solutions were synchronized port–hinterland infrastructure development and navigational channel dredging to accommodate larger vessels.

Students listened attentively to capture valuable industry insights

To make the discussion more tangible, the speaker cited practical examples such as Singapore Port, Tan Cang–Cai Mep Container Terminal, and SP-PSA International Port, enabling students to visualize real-world operations and success models. The Q&A session afterward allowed UEF students to raise questions and exchange views directly with the expert.

Students actively engaged with the guest speaker to clarify key issues from the course

At UEF, subject-linked seminars are regularly organized to connect theory with practice, helping students gain real-world perspectives from seasoned professionals. With this engaging topic on international transshipment port development, students majoring in Logistics and Supply Chain Management walked away with valuable knowledge, broader perspectives, and deeper appreciation for the complexities of global port operations.