Standing Vice Chairman Nguyen Van Tho on Monday received Amelie Manon Humphreys, general manager of CMA CGM Vietnam, the municipal People’s Committee’s news portal reported.

At the meeting, Humphreys emphasized that CMA CGM considers Vietnam, particularly HCMC, a strategic hub. She said the company is seeking detailed information on the city’s sea transport and seaport planning to shape its investment plans.

CMA CGM expressed interest in several projects, including Thu Duc port, Long Binh port, Cai Mep-Thi Vai port, and Can Gio port. The company also wanted to know about the progress of planning implementation, site clearance, legal procedures, and administrative reforms related to port infrastructure investment.

Representatives from the city’s Department of Construction briefed the group on the seaport development plan through 2030, with a vision until 2050. The plan will focus on creating a unified port cluster to support coordinated growth. By 2025, the city expects to finalize the master plan and call for investors in the Can Gio and Cai Mep-Thi Vai international transit port projects.

The city's Vice Chairman praised CMA CGM for its contribution to the city's economy and commitment to sustainable development.

He said HCMC is focusing on procedural reforms, establishment of a free trade zone, and attraction of private investment in modern logistics and multimodal transport, with an aim to turn the city into an international logistics center and a key Southeast Asian maritime gateway.

He affirmed that the city will continue to streamline administrative procedures, improve the investment environment, and provide favorable conditions for CMA CGM and other investors to develop its modern seaport and logistics system.

Headquartered in France, CMA CGM Group is a global leader in container shipping, seaports, and logistics, with a network spanning more than 65 container terminals worldwide. In 2024, the company’s transport volume grew 7.8%, driving revenue up 18% to $55.48 billion.