Hai Phong Welcomes Vietnam's Fastest Sea Route to the U.S. – ZIM Expands ZEX Service to the North
1. ZEX Service Expands to Hai Phong with Unmatched Speed
On April 29, 2025, Hai Phong International Container Terminal (TC-HICT) welcomed the ZIM Falcon, marking the first call of ZIM’s eCommerce Express (ZEX) service in Northern Vietnam.
ZEX is a high-speed, premium trans-Pacific shipping service offering direct connection from Vietnam to the U.S., with a record transit time of only 17 days from TC-HICT to Los Angeles — the fastest among sea freight options.
2. ZIM Falcon – A Flagship Vessel Driving Speed and Capacity
The ZIM Falcon is one of ZIM’s most advanced mother vessels, measuring 237.8 meters in length with a capacity of 5,315 TEU and a deadweight of 65,275 DWT. ZIM, the world’s 9th largest container carrier, operates a fleet exceeding 722,000 TEU.
Routing:
Cai Mep – Hai Phong – Yantian – Los Angeles, allowing exporters in Northern Vietnam to reduce transshipment time, improve cost-efficiency, and speed up delivery to U.S. markets.
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3. TC-HICT – A Northern Gateway for Global Trade
TC-HICT is Northern Vietnam’s first deep-water terminal, with capacity to handle vessels up to 12,000 TEU / 132,000 DWT, a draft of 13.4 meters, and an annual throughput of over 1.1 million TEUs.
The ZEX service unlocks new logistics potential, particularly for e-commerce, consumer electronics, and fashion exports, and enhances Vietnam’s competitiveness in the shifting global supply chain.
4. Conclusion
With cross-border shipping expertise and strong operations at Hai Phong, Cai Mep, and U.S. ports, Real Logistics offers:
- Strategic route planning to the U.S.
- Booking and consolidation with ZIM and top carriers
- End-to-end customs, documentation & warehousing
- Tailored services for e-commerce and full-container loads
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