Long An International Port wins Asia-Pacific smart green port award

Long An International Port became the first Vietnamese port to receive Frost & Sullivan’s Smart Green Port Company of the Year 2026 award for Asia-Pacific at ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. The recognition underscores Vietnam’s push toward digital, low-carbon port operations and puts the company in position to host the 2027 regional event in Ho Chi Minh City.

Why it matters: - Long An International Port’s award signals that a Vietnamese port has broken into a higher regional tier for smart, sustainable logistics. - The recognition highlights how digital systems, energy efficiency and ESG performance are becoming core competitiveness factors for ports across Asia-Pacific. - The award and the port’s selection as host for a major 2027 regional event strengthen Vietnam’s profile in global supply chains.

What happened: - Long An International Port was named Frost & Sullivan’s “Smart Green Port Company of the Year 2026” for the Asia-Pacific region. - The award was presented under Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards program. - The port became the first Vietnamese port to receive the honor. - The recognition came as Long An International Port participated in ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 7–9 July 2026. - The company was also selected as Host Port for ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2027, scheduled for 23–25 March 2027 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The details: - Frost & Sullivan recognized the port for innovation, international integration and a logistics ecosystem aligned with Vietnam’s national development strategy. - Chairman and CEO Vo Quoc Huy said the award reflects a strategy built on technology, green transformation and operational excellence. - Long An International Port has built an integrated digital ecosystem using SAP S/4HANA, a Terminal Operating System, E-Port and a Warehouse Management System. - The systems connect terminal operations, warehousing, transportation and customers. - The port says the setup improves operational efficiency, transparency and connectivity across the logistics value chain. - Green initiatives at the port include rooftop solar power, electric cranes and energy-efficient solutions. - The port says those measures support its ESG commitments and Vietnam’s Net Zero targets. - At ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2026, the event drew more than 300 industry leaders, experts, government authorities, port operators, shipping lines and technology providers. - The conference focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, green ports, energy transition and supply chain resilience. - Long An International Port presented its Smart Green Port model and shared experience building an integrated port–industrial–logistics ecosystem. - The company’s exhibition highlighted a 1,935-hectare integrated port–industrial–logistics ecosystem. - The ecosystem combines seaport infrastructure, industrial parks, manufacturing and logistics services in one value chain. - The site is positioned at the gateway connecting Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta and international shipping routes. - The location is designed to optimize cargo flows, reduce logistics costs and improve supply chain efficiency. - The company says the ecosystem strengthens Long An International Port’s role as a logistics gateway in Southern Vietnam.

Between the lines: - The award points to growing regional demand for ports that can pair scale with lower emissions and digital handling systems. - Long An International Port is using the recognition to position itself not just as a terminal operator, but as an integrated logistics platform. - Hosting ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2027 gives the port a bigger stage to attract investors, policymakers and shipping partners.

What’s next: - Long An International Port plans to keep investing in modern infrastructure, technology and sustainable development. - The company will continue developing its integrated port–industrial–logistics ecosystem. - ASEAN Ports & Logistics 2027 will bring government authorities, industry leaders and logistics professionals together in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss collaboration and sustainable supply chains across ASEAN.

The bottom line: - Long An International Port is turning a regional award into a broader strategy to elevate Vietnam’s role in smart, green port development.