seaports

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.

Gemadept reports positive results but negative financial cashflow

August 10, 2021 | 13:13

Gemadept Corporation reported positive business results but negative cashflow in the first seven months of 2021.

Vietnam announces criteria for classification of seaports

July 30, 2021 | 10:12

The government issued Decree No.76/2021/ND-CP outlining the criteria for the classification of seaports, with influence and operation scale the main factors.

Seaports face challenging forecasts

July 30, 2021 | 10:00

Despite reaching better business performance in 2021 so far compared to a problem-strewn previous year, foreign-invested joint venture seaports are facing challenges related to full capacity and container attraction.

Paradox: Thousands of containers idle at seaports amid severe shortage for delivery

July 28, 2021 | 20:56

While the world is in a crisis over the lack of empty containers and shipping fees are soaring, thousands of containers are idling away at Vietnamese seaports.