After several years of suspension, the Long Phu 1 Thermal Power Plant Project, with a planned capacity of 1,200 MW, has resumed construction and is targeted for commercial operation in 2027. The continuation of one of southern Vietnam’s largest power generation projects is creating significant demand for specialized project logistics services, requiring domestic logistics providers to demonstrate advanced capabilities in handling complex industrial cargo.
Long Phu 1 Project Overview
Long Phu 1 is part of the Long Phu Power Center, formerly located in Soc Trang Province and now administratively under Can Tho City following Vietnam’s recent administrative reorganization.
The project is designed with a total installed capacity of 1,200 MW, consisting of two 600 MW generating units.
As a major baseload power project, Long Phu 1 Thermal Power Plant Project is expected to strengthen electricity supply for southern Vietnam and the Mekong Delta while making a substantial contribution to the national power grid once operational.
Originally launched in 2010, the project experienced an extended period of suspension before construction officially resumed in 2025, with completion targeted for 2027.
Schedule Pressure and Remaining Equipment Deliveries
With a total installed capacity of 1,200 MW, Long Phu 1 Thermal Power Plant Project remains one of Vietnam’s largest thermal power developments. After years of interruption, meeting the 2027 commissioning target places considerable pressure on project stakeholders to accelerate the remaining works.
Current activities focus primarily on boiler construction, auxiliary systems, and the installation of major technical equipment. These activities require the procurement, customs clearance, transportation, and site delivery of substantial volumes of high-value industrial equipment, all of which must meet stringent technical specifications and project schedules.
A unique challenge for logistics providers is the project’s long implementation timeline. Beyond transporting equipment, logistics teams must review historical project documentation, reconcile equipment inventories, verify import records, and address compliance requirements carried over from previous project phases.
Logistics Requirements for Thermal Power Projects
Thermal power projects typically present significantly more complex logistics requirements than conventional construction developments.
Project logistics activities include route surveys, transport permit applications for oversized and overweight cargo, multimodal transportation from overseas suppliers to project sites, specialized customs clearance procedures, and precisely scheduled deliveries aligned with on-site installation activities.
Any disruption within the logistics chain can directly affect contractors’ construction schedules. As a result, projects of this scale require experienced domestic logistics providers capable of coordinating effectively with project owners, customs authorities, transport operators, contractors, and on-site construction teams.
For long-duration projects such as Long Phu 1 Thermal Power Plant Project, logistics management also extends to reviewing historical documentation, equipment registers, import records, and regulatory compliance from previous implementation stages. These activities require seamless coordination among project management teams, logistics providers, customs specialists, EPC contractors, and all stakeholders involved throughout the project lifecycle.
Growing Demand for Specialized Project Logistics
The restart of the Long Phu 1 Thermal Power Plant highlights the growing demand for specialized logistics solutions supporting industrial and project cargo throughout Viet Nam.
Projects of this nature require logistics companies to provide far more than international and domestic transportation services. They must also possess proven expertise in handling oversized and overweight cargo, coordinating multimodal transportation, managing complex customs procedures, and synchronizing multiple logistics activities within a single project schedule.
For projects spanning several years, experience in managing legacy documentation, imported equipment, inland transportation, and customs compliance from earlier implementation phases becomes a critical factor in ensuring effective coordination between project owners, EPC contractors, and construction teams.
Domestic Logistics Capabilities for Large-Scale Energy Projects
The resumption of large-scale energy projects is raising expectations for the capabilities of Vietnam’s domestic logistics industry.
Against this backdrop, VTLC has been established through the collaboration between Vantage Logistics and Pacific, with a strategic focus on supporting industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects that require specialized logistics solutions.
VTLC’s expertise is built upon the complementary strengths of its two founding partners:
By combining project execution expertise with specialized logistics capabilities, VTLC continues to strengthen its capacity to support industrial, energy, and infrastructure developments, addressing increasingly sophisticated requirements for transportation, project coordination, and supply chain management.
Supporting Vietnam’s Next Generation of Energy Infrastructure
The resumption of the Long Phu 1 Thermal Power Plant reflects the growing demand for project logistics services across Viet Nam, particularly within the energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
As more strategic infrastructure developments move forward nationwide, specialized logistics capabilities will continue to play an increasingly important role in supporting project execution, maintaining construction schedules, and enabling the successful delivery of large-scale industrial facilities.
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