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Vietnam Seaports Association proposes raising service fees
The Vietnam Seaports Association (VPA) proposed raising service fees at its annual meeting held in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on October 10.
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Vinalines moves to reduce debts, losses to be revived
The revival of the Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) along with infrastructure will be a basis to help the country’s maritime giant to continue its ‘sailing’.
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Maritime cargo shipping sees positive growth in first half of 2018
Cargo shipping has seen positive growth in the first six months of the year, with 254.8 million tonnes handled via the country’s seaports, up 17 percent on last year.
Business
Mai Linh group cooperates in passenger transport with Japan’s Willer
Japan’s Willer, Inc. and Vietnam’s Mai Linh group have signed a memorandum of understanding on business cooperation in the transport of passengers.
Business
National conference seeks ways to reduce logistics costs
Ways to reduce logistics costs and improve transport connectivity were the main topics of a national conference held in Hanoi on April 16 under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
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Ministry earmarks 15.4 billion USD for aviation industry
The Ministry of Transport plans to spend 350.5 trillion VND (15.4 billion USD) to develop the country’s aviation industry from now until 2030.
Society
Nam Dinh: Work begins on Thinh Long bridge over Ninh Co River
Construction of the Thinh Long bridge across the Ninh Co River in the northern province of Nam Dinh began on September 29.
Business
Sections of longest cross-sea bridge in SE Asia joined
The closure segment of Tan Vu-Lach Huyen bridge, the to-be longest cross-sea bridge in Southeast Asia, was installed at a ceremony in northern Hai Phong city on January 6.
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Vietnamese firms want clear transport fees
Enterprises appreciated the Ministry of Transport’s work to build a decree to regulate charges of marine transport and port services, said an official from an export association.
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Vinalines to make public offering in first quarter
Vietnam National Shipping Lines will make an initial public offering (IPO) in Q1 of 2016, said Vu Anh Minh, Director of the Ministry of Transport’s enterprise management department.
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Domestic, foreign firms enter into valuable contracts at Vietship
Nineteen contracts and agreements on shipbuilding worth over 22.4 million USD were reached at the 8th International Exhibition on Shipbuilding, Shipping and Offshore Technology (Vietship 2016).
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Vietship 2016 opens in Hanoi
The 8th International Exhibition on Shipbuilding, Marine Technology and Transportation (VietShip 2016) opened in Hanoi on February 24.
Business
Southern ports need management revamp: official
Concerted efforts are needed to improve the operational efficiency of the No 5 seaport system, particularly the Cai Mep–Thi Vai port in Ba Ria-Vung Tau to make it a regional entrepot in the future
Society
Vietnam, Norway strengthen transport cooperation
Vietnam wishes to receive Norway’s assistance in transport and maritime development, seaport management and the training of human resources in the transport sector.
Society
Two bodies in shipwreck near HCM City found
The bodies of two of the four missing sailors were found as of 8:30 am of November 1 after their ship sank on October 30 in the Soai Rap River near HCM City and Tien Giang province.
Business
Measures discussed to promote Cai Mep – Thi Vai Passage
Measures to fully tap the potential of the Cai Mep – Thi Vai Passage in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau were sought during a workshop in the province on August 25.
Society
International seaport to go up in Phu Quoc waters
The Ministry of Transport and Kien Giang province have reached agreement
on development of an international-standard seaport on Phu Quoc Island
to accommodate huge cruise ships at a cost of 1.25 trillion VND (59
million USD), the Saigon Times Daily reported.
Society
Quang Binh-Kien Giang coastal shipping route opens
The Ministry of Transport announced a new coastal shipping route between
central Quang Binh province and Kien Giang in the Mekong Delta
on October 5, in a bid to ease the pressure of cargo transportation on
roads.
