Recently, the investment team of Kirin Capital held a discussion with Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thao, Head of Public Relations and Investor Relations at Gemadept Corporation (GMD), regarding the current landscape of the logistics industry in Vietnam.
Gemadept was established in 1990, pioneering alongside the country’s startup movement and becoming one of the first three enterprises selected by the government for a pilot equitization program in 1993. Since 2002, Gemadept has been officially listed on Vietnam’s stock exchange. Over the course of three decades, the company has built a large-scale, modern network of ports and logistics infrastructure located at key strategic locations across multiple provinces in Vietnam, while also expanding into neighboring countries — opening new trade routes to connect Vietnamese goods with global markets.
During the working session, both sides discussed the development of the logistics and port operation sectors in Vietnam in recent years. Kirin Capital and Gemadept agreed that these sectors hold strong growth potential and are considered vital contributors to the country’s economic progress. Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy, the expansion of manufacturing and exports, favorable geographical location, and supportive government policies have all helped drive the logistics and port industries forward, attracting increasing attention from both domestic and international investors.
With the goal of supporting Vietnam’s economic development, Kirin Capital has established a Public Investment Fund focused on businesses with high growth potential in Vietnam, including companies in the logistics and port operation sectors. Kirin Capital not only provides capital but also offers deep industry insights and access to international networks as a financial investor and long-term partner. In addition, Kirin supports enterprises in accelerating growth and scaling operations efficiently.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the strong potential of the logistics and port operation sectors in Vietnam and expressed a commitment to actively explore suitable opportunities for collaboration and investment to further develop the industry.