In the historical shipping of the Mekong River barge services, Sovereign Base Logistics Holdings Co., Ltd. (SOV) pioneered the barge service from Phnom Penh Port to Vietnam's Cai Mep Port and Ho Chi Minh City Port in August 2002, becoming a pioneer in container transportation on the Mekong waterway. This initiative not only opened up new trade routes but also injected new vitality into the region's economic development. With foresight, SOV keenly recognized the enormous potential of this route as a cost-effective alternative for apparel and footwear manufacturers to export goods, successfully developing it into a crucial trade artery in the region.
Among the barge companies operating on this route, SOV is the only company registered in Cambodia and operating barges under the Cambodian flag. This localized business strategy not only brought the company closer to the needs of Cambodian customers but also made a direct and significant contribution to Cambodia's economic development.
As more barge operators joined this route, transportation capacity has been continuously expanded. Today, the Mekong River barge service has become an indispensable part of the logistics landscape in the region, providing a vital export channel for Cambodia.
Sovereign Base Logistics Holdings Co., Ltd. (SOV) has now shifted its business focus to domestic inland container transportation in Cambodia, concentrating on the route operation between the LM17 and UM2 terminals. SOV is currently the only barge company in Cambodia that provides domestic waterway transportation services. This move not only connects key inland terminals but also aims to enhance service efficiency and optimize logistics costs, supporting the development of Cambodia's regional internal transportation and logistics system and promoting the connection of the Southeast Transport Corridor with international networks. This aligns with the company's goals of pursuing sustainable operations and supporting national transportation development policies.