French shipping giant CMA CGM recently announced that it has taken delivery of 1,000 20-foot containers manufactured in Vietnam, marking the company’s first procurement of containers made in the country.

The move is positioned as part of the group’s ongoing expansion in Southeast Asia. The containers were produced by Hoa Phat Group, said to be Vietnam's largest container manufacturer.

CMA CGM stated that these containers will enhance equipment availability, reduce turnaround times, and optimize supply chain efficiency.

Vietnam is seeking to capitalize on emerging market opportunities. The country has ventured into shipbuilding and offers other services such as container manufacturing. It is also expanding its ports and positioning itself as a potential transshipment hub, creating new supply chain pathways across Southeast Asia and beyond.