A.P. Moller Capital, VinaCapital invest in Hanoi-based ALS Cargo Terminal

A.P. Moller Capital, a global institutional fund manager investing in critical infrastructure, on Wednesday announced an investment in and strategic partnership with ALS Cargo Terminal (ALSC) through its second institutional fund, A.P. Moller Capital-Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II.

The investment marks the launch of a broader platform strategy in Vietnam’s transport and logistics sector by A.P. Moller Capital in partnership with VinaCapital, one of Vietnam’s largest investment management companies, through its logistics platform, LogiVest Ltd., the two firms said in a joint release.

ALSC is a leading air cargo handling company operating at the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, with a strong market position and clients including major international airlines like Korean Air, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific.

The terminal currently handles up to 250,000 tonnes of cargo annually, with plans to expand to meet growing demand.

A.P. Moller Capital has built a strong track record of developing successful transport businesses globally and a well-established presence in Asia, supported by its dedicated Singapore-based team that is actively expanding its investment footprint across South and Southeast Asia. The A.P. Moller Group has been active in Vietnam since 1923.

ALSC marks the third investment in South and Southeast Asia from A.P. Moller Capital - Emerging Markets Fund II, where the fund is targeting 50% of its deployment in the region.

This investment, executed through a proprietary bilateral process, is A.P. Moller Capital’s second investment in the air cargo sector and its first entry into Vietnam’s transport sector, building upon the investments already made in the country by the fund’s renewables platform, Verdant Energy.

"It represents a significant opportunity to capitalize on Vietnam’s rapidly growing trade with international markets and reflects A.P. Moller Capital’s strong conviction in the country’s long-term economic fundamentals," the release noted.

VinaCapital is one of Vietnam’s largest investment managers, with over 20 years of experience of investing across all major asset classes. This is the first investment it has made as part of its logistics platform in partnership with A.P. Moller Capital.

“Gaining access to this sector requires trust, local partnerships, and a proven ability to deliver. Our heritage in global transport and long track record of building infrastructure businesses in high-growth markets were key to opening that door," said Jens Thomassen, partner at A.P. Moller Capital.

"We are now focused on unlocking ALS Cargo Terminal’s potential through automation and process optimization, strategic expansion, pricing and contract enhancements, and a strong focus on sustainability and ESG initiatives – what we call doing well by doing good,” Thomassen added.

Don Lam, CEO and founding partner of VinaCapital, commented: "The improvement of infrastructure and logistics in Vietnam are critical to continued robust economic growth, and we are pleased that the inaugural investment of our partnership with A.P. Moller Capital is in ALSC, a leader in air freight logistics at Noi Bai."

Phung Tien Toan, founder of Aviation Logistics Corporation (ALS), said: “We welcome the investment from A.P. Moller Capital and VinaCapital, who offer not just capital but a combination of global expertise, local knowledge, and best practices, especially around ESG. This partnership and investment will enable ALS and ALSC to continue to expand and strengthen our position at Noi Bai and play a leading role in Vietnam’s logistics growth."

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by the end of Q3/2025.