Ports poised for more growth amid ferocious competition

Ports poised for more growth amid ferocious competition

Marine transportation is currently navigating turbulent times. Patrick Lenain, senior associate at the Council on Economic Policies, notes how Vietnam’s ports are ready for progress amid the fierce competition.
Scenarios for seaport development in south in H2/2021

Scenarios for seaport development in south in H2/2021

As port activities have been hit by the pandemic, three scenarios for seaports in the south have been constructed to project the growth in the second half of 2021.
Fierce competition forecast between ports

Fierce competition forecast between ports

Competition between seaports is set to increase in 2020 when more ports open.
Shipping giant VIMC aims to double profit this year

Shipping giant VIMC aims to double profit this year

After reporting better performance in 2018, Vietnamese shipping giant Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) has set higher targets for this year.
Port of Barcelona seeks strategic alliance with Vietnamese ports

Port of Barcelona seeks strategic alliance with Vietnamese ports

A trade mission of the Port of Barcelona visited Vietnam to seek a strategic alliance with local ports and boost co-operation with importers and exporters.
Japanese businesses set sights on Vietnamese port projects

Japanese businesses set sights on Vietnamese port projects

Japanese businesses are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnamese port projects, especially in the central region.
Vung Tau seaports receive few vessels despite huge investments

Vung Tau seaports receive few vessels despite huge investments

Despite a number of modern container seaports with investments worth several billions of US dollars established in its waters, the Cai Mep – Thi Vai area in Ba Ria- Vung Tau province has docked a modest number of container vessels.
Port plan in stormy seas

Port plan in stormy seas

Ho Chi Minh City plans to remove Saigon River ports from the city inner has run into big waves.
Ports look to remain buoyant

Ports look to remain buoyant

Industry insiders are scoping ways to keep port efficiency float.
Huge upgrade for Mekong Delta ports

Huge upgrade for Mekong Delta ports

The Mekong Delta provinces will increase the combined capacity of their ports system from 15.7 million tonnes in 2010 to 28 million tonnes in 2020.
Car importers in the fast lane

Car importers in the fast lane 1

Car import firms’ headaches have eased with a Ministry of Industry of Trade car import guiding document.
Southern ports dragging the chain

Southern ports dragging the chain

A number of seaports in Ho Chi Minh City’s outskirts are underperforming, causing a huge waste of infrastructure and undermining the city’s competitive advantage.