Some adaption efforts paying off at seaports

Some adaption efforts paying off at seaports

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

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

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.
Seaport investment creates new promise

Seaport investment creates new promise

The seaport industry’s evolution in Vietnam continues to be driven by the government’s development strategy towards 2030 and beyond.
Transport staples in need of funding

Transport staples in need of funding

Foreign investment into transport segments continues to deviate despite the efforts of the transport sector and authorised agencies.
Seaports missing out on fee windfalls

Seaports missing out on fee windfalls

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

Investors seek seaport access improvements

While having interest in seaport projects, both domestic and foreign companies are seeking better infrastructure access and development of quality distribution and logistics centres before making concrete plans.
Seaport ventures to rake in new funds

Seaport ventures to rake in new funds

The Ministry of Transport this month submitted a report requesting approval to implement the master plan for Vietnam’s seaport system for the 2021-2030 period.
Seaports face challenging forecasts

Seaports face challenging forecasts

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.
Rising handling charges neccessary to advance

Rising handling charges neccessary to advance

International shipping lines are expected to face an increase of 12 per cent in domestic container handling service charges at Vietnamese seaports from early 2022, triggering concerns over a possible charge burden on local shippers.