After a period of unhealthy competition between the towing firms in the last few years, the transport ministry has issued a pricing framework for loading and unloading cargo tasks, to prevent price dumping and ensure equality between businesses. The Vietnam Maritime Administration said cargo shipping in the country grew 17% YoY to 254.8 million metric tonnes during H1 2018, while 8.7 million TEU was processed, an increase of 28% over 2017. In 2017, Vietnamese exports increased by a record 15.3% YoY, with imports increasing by just 1% YY.
The Vietnam Maritime Administration said cargo shipping in the country grew 17% YoY to 254.8 million metric tonnes during H1 2018, while 8.7 million TEU was processed, an increase of 28% over 2017. In 2017, Vietnamese exports increased by a record 15.3% YoY, with imports increasing by just 1% YY.