The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has recently partnered with two strategic technology providers - Smarthub Logistics Technology (SLT) and CEH Information Services Company Limited (CEH)- to introduce advanced financial solutions supporting the digital and green transformation of Vietnam’s seaport ecosystem.

Under this collaboration, BIDV offers “Digital Financial Solutions” package, designed to assist seaport enterprises in adopting digital technologies. The package includes preferential loansfor businesses investing in port management software developed by SLT and CEH. Additionally, BIDV provides discounted cash maagement and collection services, seamlessly integrated into port enterprises' accounting systems via BIDV iConnect. In parallel, SLT and CEH, offer exclusive service fee discounts to BIDV clients using or upgrading digital solutions within their technology platforms.

To further support the sector’s transition toward sustainability, BIDV has launched the “Green Financial Solution” with a credit facility of up to VND 2 trillion, specifically designated for seaport enterprises working to meet the Green Port criteria set by the Vietnam Maritime Administration in alignment with national sustainability goals. Complementing these offerings, BIDV also provides a “Basic Financial Solution” package valued at up to VND3 trillion, designed to support  infrastructure investment, port expansion, and access to a full suite of corporate banking services.

Moreover, BIDV extends a range of comprehensive preferential policies for seaport enterprises and customers participating within the seaport ecosystem. These include: waived/discounted account management fees and customized account numbers; waived/discounted issuance fees and annual fees for corporate cards, up to 40% cashback on card spending, along with exclusive privileges for business owners, and Competitive foreign exchange rates available via BIDV iBank.

Enterprises involved in import/export activities through ports within the collaboration framework also benefit from attractive trade finance incentives, such as: waived fees for export L/C notifications/amendment fee, waived fees for export collection document processing, up to a 30% discount on trade finance fees conducted via BIDV iBank, and up to a 20% discount on issuance fees for import-export tax payment guarantees. These financial solutions are tailored to ease liquidity constraints, promote investment in modern infrastructure, and enhance the overall competitiveness of Vietnam’s seaport enterprises.

SLT and CEH,  recognized as pioneers in digital transformation for the seaport sector,  offer a suite of cutting-edge software solutions for port management and operation, including Vietnam Terminal Operation System (VTOS), ePort, Seaport Material Management System (EMMS), and SmartGate, etc.