Hai An adds 2,702 TEU Green View to regional container fleet

Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has expanded its fleet to 21 vessels with the delivery of the 2,702 TEU container ship Green View, securing immediate revenue through an existing charter on intra-Asia routes. The acquisition brings the Vietnamese operator’s total carrying capacity to 35,700 TEU as it scales its presence in the regional market.

The vessel, formerly named Buxmelody, was officially delivered on 11 November 2026 to Hai An Green Shipping Lines Company Limited, an affiliate of the parent group. The transaction involved a transfer of ownership from Hong Kong-based Melody Transport Limited, with the physical takeover completed at the Vung Tau anchorage in Vietnam.

Built in Germany in 2008, the Green View has a deadweight of 38,069 tonnes and is equipped with 500 reefer plugs. Following the delivery, the ship will continue to operate under a time charter agreement with OOCL on a service connecting Vietnam, China, and Thailand.

Why it matters

Hai An is executing a growth strategy that prioritizes immediate operational cash flow. By acquiring the Green View while it is already locked into an OOCL-operated regional service, Hai An avoids the risk of idle time and secures a predictable revenue stream from a major international partner.

The vessel’s specifications point to a specific interest in the high-value perishable trade. With 500 reefer plugs on a 2,702 TEU frame, the Green View is well-suited for the Vietnam–China–Thailand corridor, where temperature-controlled agricultural exports are a primary cargo driver. This capacity allows Hai An to capture a larger share of the regional reefer market without waiting for new tonnage to leave the yard.

This deal also signals the increasing maturity of the Vietnamese regional fleet. Reaching 21 vessels and 35,700 TEU puts Hai An in a stronger position to compete with international feeder lines. The company is no longer just a domestic player but a significant regional tonnage provider that can support the logistics requirements of global carriers like OOCL.

What to watch

The next indicator of Hai An’s momentum will be the balance of its fleet development strategy, specifically whether it continues to prioritize second-hand acquisitions like the Green View or shifts focus toward its outstanding newbuilding investments.

Source: Container News