Strategic Partnership between Hung Vuong University of Ho Chi Minh City (DHV) and Tan Cang-STC – Shaping the Future Logistics Workforce

On March 20th, 2025, at the Tan Cang-STC Office – Tan Cang Cat Lai, Hung Vuong University of Ho Chi Minh City (DHV), officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tan Cang – STC Human Resource Development Co., Ltd.

This event marks a significant milestone in DHV’s efforts to enhance academic training and career orientation for its students, particularly in the fields of Logistics and Port Management—sectors playing a strategic role in the context of global integration.

The ceremony was honored by the presence of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Hưng, along with members of the DHV leadership and students.

The MOU signing ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Hưng – Vice President of Hung Vuong University of Ho Chi Minh City; leaders of various departments and units; and DHV students. Also in attendance were Mr. Nguyễn Thanh Nhã – General Director of Tan Cang – STC Human Resource Development Co., Ltd., along with his associates.

The delegates engaged in discussions and shared insights on the importance of logistics education.

An overview of the event featuring the participation of DHV leadership and students.

This Memorandum of Understanding represents a bilateral commitment to enhancing the quality of education and developing a highly skilled workforce. Through this agreement, DHV students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience at a major seaport: Participate in field visits to wharves, yards, warehouses, customs inspection areas, and observe the modern logistics operations at Cat Lai Port – one of Vietnam’s key maritime gateways.

• Learn from industry experts: Engage in training programs and skill-building workshops conducted by leading professionals from Tan Cang STC.

• Expand career opportunities: Take part in internships, accumulate practical experience, and strengthen connections with major enterprises in the logistics and port industry.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Văn Hưng and Mr. Nguyễn Thanh Nhã signed the Memorandum of Understanding.

The Memorandum of Understanding was officially signed, opening up numerous opportunities for DHV students to study, gain practical experience, and pursue career development in the fields of Logistics and Port Management.

In the context of Viet Nam’s accelerating import-export activities and international integration, the demand for skilled professionals in the logistics sector is growing rapidly. This partnership will enable DHV students to acquire in-depth professional knowledge, develop essential career skills, and meet the recruitment needs of an increasingly competitive labor market.

Mr. Nguyễn Thanh Nhã took a commemorative photo with DHV’s leadership.

The partnership with Tan Cang STC serves as a testament to DHV’s ongoing efforts to bridge theory with practice, providing students with an innovative learning environment and sustainable career guidance. This strategic collaboration opens up numerous opportunities for students to confidently advance on their journey toward future professional success.

Tan Cang-STC Human Resource Development Co., Ltd. is a specialized training center in Vietnam, offering short-term courses in the fields of Port Management, Maritime, Transport, and Logistics. Established through a long-term and promising partnership between Tan Cang Saigon Corporation (1989), Vietnam, and STC Group, Netherlands (operating in Vietnam since 1993), Tan Cang-STC combines practical, application-oriented teaching methods with a state-of-the-art simulation system transferred from the Netherlands. Tan Cang-STC has successfully organized courses and awarded nationally recognized certificates to thousands of students and workers in the maritime transport sector, which is rapidly growing in Vietnam.