# APMT Takes 49% Stake in Hai Phong Container Terminal
Maersk’s terminal operating unit, APMT, has acquired a 49% stake in a container terminal at Hai Phong port in northern Vietnam, positioning itself as an operating partner at one of Southeast Asia’s key gateway ports. The investment underscores APMT’s strategic expansion into high-growth Vietnamese markets, where container traffic has surged amid regional supply chain diversification.
Hai Phong represents Vietnam’s second-largest port and a critical transhipment hub for northeast Asia. APMT’s involvement as an operating partner signals the global terminal operator’s confidence in Vietnam’s logistics infrastructure and its role as an alternative to congested Chinese ports. The terminal’s location on the Red River Delta makes it strategically valuable for carriers routing cargo through Southeast Asia, particularly as shipping lines seek to reduce dependency on single-port concentrations.
The partnership reflects broader industry consolidation trends, where major terminal operators expand influence in emerging markets to secure volume commitments from liner services. APMT’s operational expertise could enhance terminal efficiency and attract additional carrier calls, benefiting the port’s competitive positioning. For shipping lines, this development may translate into improved service reliability and capacity at a strategically important North Vietnamese gateway, particularly relevant for trades serving Northeast Asia and supporting manufacturers relocating from China.