Michelin Chooses Damco for Vietnam Logistics

Michelin has appointed freight forwarding and supply chain management service provide Damco as its logistics and customs clearance provider in Vietnam. Under the three-year contract, Damco will handle Michelin’s exports from Thailand into Vietnam, inland transportation, cross-docking and distribution to customers within Vietnam. Damco will also manage warehouse operations for Michelin in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The new logistics set up will enable Michelin to distribute directly to almost 100 dealers across the country.

“We are very happy to be able to contribute to the success of Michelin. As a market leader, Michelin naturally sets very high standards and has great expectations of its business partners. We worked hard to understand Michelin’s needs, and ensure we do everything we can to meet its requirements,” said Narin Phol, country manager for Damco in Vietnam and Cambodia.