On May 27, Gemadept Corporation (Gemadept) and CMA CGM Group (France), one of the world’s three largest shipping lines, officially signed a cooperation agreement to establish a joint venture. This venture will provide Vietnam’s first 100% electric container barge transport solution. This is a crucial strategic step, building on the long-standing partnership, collaboration, and development between these two leading partners.
This event not only opens a new chapter in the commitment to developing green logistics but also affirms Gemadept’s pioneering role in this revolution, contributing to increased efficiency in domestic transportation. The initiative is also a symbol of Vietnamese businesses’ strong commitment to sustainable development and their ability to integrate and reach international levels.
Realizing Green Logistics Commitment with Breakthrough and Effective Solutions
Accompanying the Government in its Net Zero 2050 commitment, Gemadept has been prioritizing green logistics as a focus in its long-term development strategy. The electric barge project is a specific and revolutionary action and is also a clear demonstration of this commitment.
The project is co-designed with a team of experts from CMA CGM and operated by a newly established joint venture. The electric barge system will operate on the 180 km long waterway between Binh Duong and Cai Mep port cluster (Ba Ria – Vung Tau). A key highlight of the project is the creation of a comprehensive and effective clean energy ecosystem. Accordingly, the barge will be charged directly at Gemalink Deep-sea Port – the heart of Gemadept’s port ecosystem in the South. Gemalink will be equipped with a high capacity charging station, using electricity from a solar power system. This is also an important project developed in parallel at the port, ensuring a stable and green energy supply.
100% electric railing connecting river ports in the Southern region with Gemalink Deep-sea Port
This innovative solution is expected to significantly cut emissions, reducing approximately 778 tons of CO₂ equivalent annually (calculated using the Well-to-Wake method, which assesses total emissions from fuel production to vessel operation). This makes a practical contribution to minimizing the carbon footprint in customers’ supply chains. Furthermore, the choice and commitment of global brands to utilize this zero-emission transport solution demonstrates confidence in the capability and efficiency of the provided solution, while also affirming the inevitable trend of sustainable green transportation.
Cooperation, Accompanying and Developing Together
The cooperation and development with a world-leading corporation in a high-tech and pioneering project is not only a continuation of effective cooperation achievements, but also a strong demonstration of Gemadept’s strategic vision, management, and operational capabilities.
The Company is committed to continuing to invest in and develop new logistics services, thereby constantly increasing output and business efficiency at Ports and ICDs throughout the system, with the goal of continuously improving service quality and fully meeting the increasing demand for green and sustainable logistics solutions in the market.
The success of the project will become an inspirational model, affirming the resilience and intelligence of Vietnamese enterprises in mastering advanced technology, effectively cooperating with the world’s leading partners, and meeting the increasingly stringent standards of the market.
Mr. Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM Group (France), and Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, CEO of Gemadept Corporation, signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish a joint venture, marking a significant step in the development of green logistics solutions in Vietnam (May 27, 2025).
Gemadept builds sustainable value – Together with Vietnam, reaching global waters
Vietnam is entering a new era of development – an era of innovation, deep international integration and the aspiration for a strong nation – Gemadept’s pioneering efforts in the field of green logistics have an important strategic significance. The electric barge project not only demonstrates the vision of a leading enterprise but also directly contributes to the construction of a modern, competitive, efficient and responsible Vietnamese logistics industry.
Gemadept is proud to be one of the pioneering enterprises, always ready to embrace challenges, invest in technology and people to create sustainable value, accompanying and developing with the community and the nation. This contributes to realizing socio-economic development goals and, at the same time, marks Vietnam’s presence on the global Port and Logistics map.
