Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation’s new-generation container vessel YM Wayfinder has called at the Tan Cang–Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT), marking another milestone in the deployment of energy-efficient vessels on the carrier’s trans-Pacific services.
Nearly 365 metres long, the vessel has a deadweight capacity of 159,374 tonnes and can carry approximately 15,500 TEUs. Its dual-fuel propulsion system can operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil, while advanced monitoring and energy-saving systems are designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
The vessel operates on the EC2 service of the Premier Alliance network, providing a direct link between Viet Nam and North America. Its port rotation covers Cai Mep (TCIT), Yantian, Ningbo, Shanghai, Busan, Manzanillo, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Halifax, Singapore and back to Cai Mep (TCIT).
YM Wayfinder is one of five LNG dual-fuel vessels that Yang Ming began receiving in 2026. The carrier has also ordered seven additional container ships, each with a capacity of approximately 16,000 TEUs, for delivery in 2028–2029. These vessels are being designed with provisions for future ammonia-fuel operation, supporting the company’s longer-term decarbonisation ambitions.
Kevin Wang, Director of Operations and Logistics at Yang Ming Viet Nam, commended TCIT for its operational capabilities, service quality and coordination. He expressed confidence in continued cooperation between the two organisations to improve operational efficiency and advance sustainable maritime transportation.
Saigon Newport Corporation, which operates TCIT, said the terminal would continue accelerating the adoption of technology and modern, environmentally friendly port operations. These initiatives are intended to strengthen the green logistics chain and contribute to Viet Nam’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
The vessel’s deployment reflects the shipping industry’s continuing transition towards more fuel-efficient fleets and lower-emission maritime operations, alongside efforts by ports and shipping lines to strengthen service reliability and international trade connectivity.