Moscow, Sept. 9 -- Russian logistics companies are expanding rail and sea routes to boost Vietnam - Russia trade, with FESCO Transportation Group playing a central role through its project to develop Ho Chi Minh City port into a Southeast Asian transshipment hub.

Speaking with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporter on the sidelines of the 10th Eastern Economic Forum held recently in Vladivostok, FESCO Deputy CEO for Logistics German Maslov said the sea route connecting Vladivostok with Vietnamese ports has proven highly effective after two years of operation, attracting strong interest from businesses in both countries.

Starting with one vessel, FESCO now runs three regular ships. In 2025, cargo volume carried between Vietnam and Russ...