Global shippers place large orders for Vietnam‑made containers

Vietnam's Hoa Phat Container Production Joint Stock Company shipped more than 4,000 container units in the second quarter of 2026, fulfilling orders from both domestic logistics firms and major international shipping lines. German carrier Hapag‑Lloyd placed an order for 2,000 standard 20‑foot containers, while other global operators such as CMA CGM, SeaCube, Touax and Textainer also secured supplies. Domestic customers include Hai An, VIMC Lines, Saigon Newport and Vinafco, covering a range of container types from standard dry boxes to high‑cube and specialized open‑top models.

The surge in orders coincides with rising freight rates; container costs from Ho Chi Minh City to the U.S. East Coast jumped 17 % to near US$9,000 per unit as exporters rushed shipments ahead of tax deadlines. Hoa Phat’s plant, which sources about 90 % of its steel domestically from the Dung Quat complex, also now produces enclosures for battery‑energy‑storage systems, meeting growing demand in the United States, Australia, Europe and Vietnam. The expanding production capacity underscores Vietnam's growing role in global container supply chains.