The seaport and maritime terminal sector in Vietnam has experienced dynamic expansion in recent years. However, port operators continue to face critical challenges in maximizing operational efficiency, such as infrastructure bottlenecks, legacy manual processes, limited technology adoption, and fluctuating service reliability. To overcome these hurdles, Vietnamese seaports are actively implementing advanced operating methodologies, digital technologies, and equipment modernizations to elevate terminal productivity and service excellence. Below are key practical initiatives:

1. Implementation of Terminal Management Systems (TMS / TOS)

Legacy Challenges:

• Cargo tracking and yard tallies relied on manual paper logs, resulting in data entry delays, clerical errors, and slow dispatch.
• Yard planning was fragmented, leading to excessive container re-handling moves and extended truck turnaround times.

Modern TOS Transformation:

• Real-time digital inventory tracking across all yard blocks with automated DGPS positioning.
• Algorithmic vessel stowage planning and automated crane work queue dispatching, significantly increasing moves per crane-hour.
• Seamless electronic data interchange (EDI) integration with shipping lines and customs portals.

2. Electronic Port (ePort) and Smart Gate Automation

Pioneered by Saigon Newport Corporation, ePort platforms enable logistics companies, forwarders, and shipping lines to declare customs paperwork, book delivery appointments, and settle terminal fees entirely online. Coupled with automated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) smart gates, container truck dwell times have been cut by over 60%, drastically easing gate bottlenecks.

3. Electrification and Modernization of Port Handling Equipment

Transitioning from diesel-powered machinery to electric RTGs (eRTGs), installing twin-lift STS cranes, and adopting automatic anti-sway control systems have yielded double benefits: increasing container handling velocity while slashing diesel fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

4. Lifecycle Maintenance Engineering by Tan Cang Tech

Modern terminal throughput relies directly on near-100% equipment availability. Through predictive Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), on-site rapid emergency response, and localized component manufacturing, Tan Cang Tech provides comprehensive engineering support that empowers Vietnamese container terminals to operate at world-class efficiency benchmarks.