Gemadept Corporation participates in the High-Level Leadership Forum and leads the Vietnam-France corporations

Gemadept joined the High-Level Leadership Forum and Leading Vietnam-France Enterprises, which was honoured to welcome the participation and guidance of General Secretary and President To Lam and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.

The forum's discussion session was co-chaired by Minister Ngo Van Tuan and Chairman of the Vietnam-France Business Council Benoît Clocheret. At the event, leaders of top enterprises and corporations from both countries spoke and exchanged ideas across five sectors: information technology, infrastructure, aerospace, energy, healthcare, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Among them, Gemadept Corporation was honoured as the only Vietnamese enterprise in the infrastructure and seaport sector to deliver a speech at the conference. They also signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with their French partner, CMA-CGM Group, witnessed by senior leaders from both countries. This MOU will promote the expansion and development of new business activities between the two corporations in areas such as electric barge transport, cargo transhipment centres, and the International Maritime Financial Centre (IMFC)…

Mr. Pham Quoc Long – Deputy General Director of Gemadept – shared: "Gemadept Corporation believes that with CMA-CGM's strengths in technology, experience, and global network, combined with Gemadept's strategic Port – Logistics ecosystem and deployment capabilities, both parties can build new cooperation models on a larger scale, more effectively, and with longer-lasting value. With the goal of digital transformation, green transformation, and sustainable development, Gemadept will collaborate with strategic partners, including CMA-CGM, to implement integrated maritime ecosystem models centred around seaports."

Also within the program's framework, Gemadept representatives attended a MEDEF International seminar and met with leading trade organisations and enterprises from both countries to discuss opportunities for economic, investment, and technological cooperation.

Notably, on the same evening, Gemadept representatives were honoured as among the 10 major Vietnamese business representatives invited to a grand reception at the Élysée Palace with French President Emmanuel Macron, General Secretary and President To Lam, and his spouse.

Representatives of Gemadept Corporation and CMA-CGM Group exchange the Memorandum of Understanding at the High-Level Leadership Forum and Leading Vietnam-France Enterprises on September 10, 2026, in Paris (France).

Proud representative of Vietnam's maritime industry

Established in 1990, Gemadept is a pioneering enterprise laying the foundation for the container logistics industry in Vietnam. After more than 36 years of development, Gemadept has gradually built an integrated port and logistics ecosystem, with infrastructure and services spanning from North to South, connecting Vietnam's production centers with the global supply chain and maritime network.

For Gemadept, participation in the High-Level Leadership Forum and Leading Vietnam-France Enterprises holds special significance. In Gemadept's development journey, there is a very specific testament to the strength of Vietnam-France cooperation: the joint venture between Gemadept and CMA CGM investing in and developing the Gemalink Deepwater Port, Vietnam's largest deepwater port and one of 19 ports worldwide capable of receiving the largest container ships today, up to 250,000 DWT.

To further affirm the sustainable cooperation between the two parties, in April 2026, Gemadept Corporation and CMA-CGM officially commenced Phase 2 of the Gemalink Deepwater Port. Upon completion, Gemalink's total capacity will exceed 4 million TEU per year, further strengthening the role of the Cai Mep – Thi Vai port cluster as an important international maritime gateway, directly connecting Vietnamese goods to major markets in Europe, America, and Asia.

In Hai Phong, the Nam Dinh Vu Port Cluster of Gemadept Corporation is the largest feeder port in the Northern region, with an annual throughput exceeding 2 million TEU. The Nam Dinh Vu Port serves as a crucial gateway, catering to intra-Asia routes and connecting the Northern economic hub with the international trade network.

General Secretary, President To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron take a group photo with delegates attending the High-Level Leadership Forum and Leading Vietnam-France Enterprises on September 10, 2026, in Paris.

With the Nam Dinh Vu Port Cluster in Hai Phong and the Gemalink Port at Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Ho Chi Minh City, along with a logistics ecosystem – including maritime and inland waterway transport, cold storage, automotive logistics, and many other integrated logistics services, Gemadept provides comprehensive and efficient supply chain solutions for domestic and international customers.

Emphasising the sustainable development direction and core values of the Corporation, Mr Pham Quoc Long shared: “For us, the greatest value does not lie in the scale of the projects but in the cooperative relationships that have created those projects. Gemalink is not just a successful investment project – it is a symbol of trust and connection between Vietnam and France. On this solid foundation, Gemadept will continue to stand alongside strategic partners, especially CMA CGM, to vigorously implement the integrated maritime ecosystem model centred around seaports, aiming for digital transformation, green transformation, and sustainable development.”

The visit of General Secretary – President To Lam to France this time will open new opportunities for cooperation between Vietnamese and French enterprises, making it more solid, extensive, and effective. Gemadept Corporation and its partners will continue to actively promote trade between the two nations.

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