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Unlocking the potential of waterways transport

Unlocking the potential of waterways transport

Recent changes due to the administrative merger are further enhancing the efficiency of sea routes and inland waterways, creating new momentum for Việt Nam’s logistics sector in the new era.
MoF proposes to reduce fees by up to 50 per cent to support transport sector

MoF proposes to reduce fees by up to 50 per cent to support transport sector

MoF said the reduction period for the above will last for three months from October until the end of December 2022.
Shipping industry needs State support to develop: ministry

Shipping industry needs State support to develop: ministry

The domestic shipping industry needs support from the State to develop Việt Nam’s fleet of cargo ships, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Cargo through seaports grows despite virus

Cargo through seaports grows despite virus

The number of ships docking at Vietnamese seaports has fallen due to COVID-19, but the volume of goods passing through the ports has recorded impressive growth.
Deputy PM asks for stronger efforts to combat IUU fishing

Deputy PM asks for stronger efforts to combat IUU fishing

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has ordered relevant ministries, sectors and authorities of 28 coastal localities to implement comprehensive measures to stop illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by Vietnamese fishing ships in international waters in the next six...
Province to develop facility to serve cruise ships

Province to develop facility to serve cruise ships

With cruise ships visiting Ba Ria – Vung Tau having to dock at cargo ports, the province plans to build a new facility to serve cruise ships that bring cash-rich tourists to its shores.
Full steam ahead for cruise tourism sector

Full steam ahead for cruise tourism sector

Viet Nam’s sea tourism sector has reported annual growth of only 2 per cent to 3 per cent, while other Asian countries have witnessed robust growth in cruise tourism in recent years.
New mechanisms to keep maritime transport sector afloat

New mechanisms to keep maritime transport sector afloat

Although there have been some positive signs in recent years, Viet Nam’s sea transport sector still face difficulties with many enterprises suffering heavy losses. The maritime industry is proposing support mechanisms to help the sector out of its stagnant state.
Can Tho port welcomes large ship

Can Tho port welcomes large ship

Tan Cang Pioneer V1031S of the Tan Cang Shipping Company has become the first commercial container ship to berth at the Tan Cang – Cai Cui Port in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, which was deepened recently to make it the...
Sea transport companies battle red tape for crew

Sea transport companies battle red tape for crew

Participants at a maritime transport conference held on Monday complained of burdensome and complicated procedures required to obtain legal papers and professional certificates for crew members on cargo ships.
Surge in Red River hurts crops

Surge in Red River hurts crops

After hydrologists warned last week that huge discharges of water from Chinese reservoirs upstream would flood the Hong (Red River) in the north, water levels have risen sharply, damaging ships and destroying crops.
Local shipbuilder builds ships for Venezuela

Local shipbuilder builds ships for Venezuela

The Damen Group from the Netherlands and the local Song Thu Shipyard Corporation have begun building two stan patrol ships, SPA 5009, for export to Venezuela.
Shipping industry out of its depth

Shipping industry out of its depth

Imbalance in the structure of ship categories was a major difficulty for Viet Nam''s sea transport industry, said head of the Marine Department, Nguyen Nhat.
Saigontourist reports 2013 increased revenues of VND2.7 trillion

Saigontourist reports 2013 increased revenues of VND2.7 trillion

Saigontourist Holding Company reported increased revenues of VND2.7 trillion, while billing 480,000 foreign and local visitor bookings in 2013.