Southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province and global logistics leader DP World signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on February 18 to conduct discussion for cooperation in establishing Vietnam’s first free trade zone (FTZ) in the vicinity of Cai Mep Ha seaport.
Vietnam should prioritise investment in seaport infrastructure and the development of its fleet to boost its competitiveness in the global maritime market, according to the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC).
Ship M/V MSC BEIRA IV, operated by the world's largest shipping line MSC, arrived at Phuoc An Port in Nhon Trach district, southern Dong Nai province, on February 13, marking the first vessel arrival at this seaport.
The Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA) said that sea freight rates have decreased recently, dropping by about 4% compared to the previous week.
The number of ships passing through Vietnam’s seaports was 50,553 in the first six months of this year, up 4% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA).
Vietnam's seaport cargo throughput is set to reach 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes by 2030, with container cargo expected to range from 46.3 to 54.34 million TEUs, according to a detailed plan for the development of seaport groups, wharfs, jetties, buoy berths, and water areas in 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.
Vietnam boasts three seaports listed among the Top 50 largest container ports globally, namely Ho Chi Minh City Port, Hai Phong Port and Cai Mep-Thi Vai Port.
VOV.VN - Vietnam is ready to create optimal conditions for Denmark's APM Terminals Company to pilot a green seaport project under the Vietnamese government’s policy of rapidly changing to renewable energy, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at a reception held for Keith Svendsen, Global CEO of APM Terminals on March 18 in Hanoi.
Rosy signs in exports-imports, rising shipping fees, and new regulations on seaport services charges are believed to steer Vietnam's seaport and logistics sector through headwinds this year.
Vietnam’s seaport throughput rebounded in the first 10 months of this year, reaching over 624.55 million tonnes, up 3% year on year, said a leader from the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VMA).