seaports

Ports poised for more growth amid ferocious competition

August 19, 2024 | 09:28

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.

Some adaption efforts paying off at seaports

July 31, 2024 | 20:00

After various setbacks, joint venture seaports in Vietnam came out of the shadows in the first half of 2024, but many still worry about prolonged challenges.

Seaports booming, but skilled workers still in short supply

July 25, 2024 | 20:00

Alongside Malaysia and Singapore, Vietnam is in the top three countries in Asia for throughput of goods and transport routes in the region.

Vietnamese seaports to handle 1.2-1.4 billion tonnes of cargo by 2030

July 23, 2024 | 10:33

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.

Modernised seaports in Vietnam require enhanced human resources

December 15, 2023 | 13:47

More efforts are needed to train personnel for Vietnam's modern ports.

Balance sought over port fee privileges

September 28, 2023 | 15:29

Small-scale seaports up and down Vietnam may miss out on the benefits of a price hike in container handling services.

17 billion USD needed to build railway connecting to seaports

July 17, 2023 | 17:29

As much as 17 billion USD is needed to build two railway routes connecting to seaports, namely Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong and Bien Hoa-Vung Tau, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT).

Transport staples in need of funding

June 08, 2023 | 18:00

Foreign investment into transport segments continues to deviate despite the efforts of the transport sector and authorised agencies.

More private capital required for seaports

April 19, 2023 | 15:00

A downturn in exports may prompt the private sector to reevaluate its investment plans in the nation’s seaports, which are estimated to require over $13 billion by 2030.

Seaports missing out on fee windfalls

April 12, 2023 | 17:00

Vietnamese shipping organisations’ proposal to raise charges for container loading and unloading services at seaports, if becomes true, will not affect exporters and importers.

Momentum for seaports hard to retain

March 14, 2023 | 16:00

While complex global developments are affecting the performance of seaports, action is needed to ensure growth momentum.

Profitable seaports suffer on-year falls

July 20, 2022 | 20:00

After some improvements in 2021, the performance of joint venture seaports between Vietnam Maritime Corporation and its foreign partners has dimmed so far this year.

Seaports lag behind regional peers

April 12, 2022 | 13:00

Despite growing demands, Vietnam’s seaport development masterplan has been deemed inappropriate by experts, leaving much to be desired in the race to attain capital.

Port stocks boom thanks to thriving businesses in Vietnam

September 03, 2021 | 11:16

Foreign fund AFC noted in its latest investment report that port businesses in Vietnam would benefit in the second half of 2021 thanks to higher demand.