Headway Opens New Automotive Logistics Gateway in Central Vietnam

We are pleased to share an important milestone from our member, Headway Logistics, marking a significant development in automotive logistics connectivity in Central Vietnam.

Hue City, Viet Nam, 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 (Hue City). 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

About Kim Long Motor

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

We congratulate our member, Headway Logistics, on this significant milestone and the successful coordination of the first RoRo vessel call at Chan May Port. We look forward to sharing more achievements from their team.