Vietnam Maritime Corporation inks deal with global consulting firm
The Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) recently signed a contract with the global research and strategic consulting firm Roland Berger to develop itself until 2030 with a vision to 2035.
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) recently signed acontract with the global research and strategic consulting firm RolandBerger to develop itself until 2030 with a vision to 2035.
According to the contract, Roland Berger will design solutionsto carry out a strategy on VIMC's business operations, with a specific focus onleveraging its expertise and connecting the company with the world’s leading financial,maritime transportation and logistics entities.
VIMC also proposed that Roland Berger consider the applicationof information technology, aiming for green technology to help VIMC achievefaster and more sustainable development in the future.
VIMC is considered a "giant" in Vietnam’s maritime industry,operating 15 seaports and one river port with a total of 75 wharves spanning13,571m, accounting for over 26% of the total number of wharves and nearly 17%of the total length of wharves nationwide.
It also has a fleet of 64 vessels with a total dea💖dweighttonnage of 1.45 million, or about 20% of the national fleet./.
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At Quy Nhon port (Photo: VNA) 
