Vanderlande to provide baggage handling systems at two Vietnamese airports
Recently Vanderlande has signed two contracts to provide baggage handling systems (BHS) for airports that serve Ho Chi Minh City and the surrounding region in Vietnam. The signing ceremonies took place against the backdrop of an official Dutch trade mission to the country, which was held in March. Vanderlande participated in the mission, along with around 140 other representatives from multiple business areas.
The first contract was signed in Hanoi between Vanderlande and Construction Corporation No1 JSP (CC1). It covers a strategic agreement to supply and install a BHS for the new passenger terminal (T3) at Tan Son Nhat International Airport – the country’s busiest in terms of passenger numbers. For this project Vanderlande will integrate the complete flow of baggage into one control system – from bag drop all the way through to the make-up area. CC1 is responsible for construction services and the installation of passenger terminal equipment. It can draw on a long history of delivering large infrastructure projects and airport systems throughout Vietnam.
“Vanderlande has a great reputation for delivering high-quality baggage systems,” says Mr Dinh Van Hung, Deputy General Director CC1. “The company really listened to our needs and came up with a solution that is perfect for the new terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.”
The second contract was signed in Ho Chi Minh City between Vanderlande and IC ictas insaat (ICTAS). This contract will provide a BHS at Long Thanh International Airport (LTIA). The new facility is scheduled to open in 2026 and is located approximately 40km from the city.
Once again, Vanderlande will provide an integrated end-to-end solution that takes care of baggage from passenger check-in to flight make-up. ICTAS is responsible for several of the airport’s BHS packages and has a strong track record of delivering large infrastructure projects across the globe.
“Building a new international airport, such as Long Thanh, is a challenging and complex business, which is why we always work with suppliers we can trust,” says Sinan Uzun, LTIA Project Director. “Vanderlande’s BHS have been proven in airports across the world, and I’m sure their design will provide an efficient service for passengers.”
“We were delighted to sign these agreements during a week that highlighted fifty years of diplomatic and commercial relations between The Netherlands and Vietnam,” says Adam Matheson, Sales Director Vanderlande. “We’re honoured to play a role in providing travellers to and from both airports with a seamless, reliable service as well as a pleasant travel experience.”