On September 18, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operated by NYK made its first-ever call at Chan May Port, located near Hue City in central Vietnam.

The port call was realized as part of an export project for electric buses manufactured by Vietnamese automobile and bus manufacturer Kim Long Motor Hue Joint Stock Company (“Kim Long Motor”) and destined for Thailand. NYK plans to continue making calls at the port in support of the project. Headway Logistics, NYK’s local logistics partner in Vietnam, also supported project coordination.

Finished vehicle transport in Vietnam has traditionally been handled through Hai Phong Port in the north and Ho Chi Minh Port in the south, with no prior services available from the central region, including Chan May Port. This marks the first-ever PCTC call to central Vietnam for finished-vehicle exports.

To commemorate the occasion, Kim Long Motor, Chan May Port, and NYK jointly held a ceremony celebrating the opening of a new automotive logistics route in central Vietnam. Representatives from the Hue city government, along with stakeholders from the logistics industry and related businesses, attended the event.

Details of the First Shipment

• Shipper: Kim Long Motor
• Cargo: Electric buses (EV buses)
• Port of Loading: Chan May Port, Vietnam
• Port of Discharge: Laem Chabang Port, Thailand
• Date of Call: September 18, 2026

About Kim Long Motor
Established in 2018, Kim Long Motor is a Vietnamese automobile manufacturer. The company operates a state-of-the-art production facility near Hue City in central Vietnam and primarily manufactures buses while also planning to expand into the passenger vehicle segment.

About Chan May Port
Chan May Port is located in Hue City, approximately 50 kilometers north of Da Nang. Chan May Port is well-facilitated, specialized in accommodating bulkers and container vessels, and is also known as an ideal destination for large cruise ships in central Vietnam. With its superior natural conditions and extensive experience, Chan May Port (including Berth No.1 and Berth No.2) is the most reliable choice in the area.
Position - CHAN MAY PORT

NYK will further strengthen its partnership with Kim Long Motor and Chan May Port to expand finished vehicle transportation services in central Vietnam.
In addition, based on the experience and insights gained through this project, NYK will explore opportunities to handle other types of cargo, including construction machinery.
By continuing to provide efficient, safe, and reliable logistics solutions, NYK remains committed to supporting the economic development of the region.