In line with the policy of relocating the handling of IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) containers out of Cat Lai Port (TCCL) to ensure safety and fire prevention for the port and the surrounding areas, TCSG will implement new regulations for IMDG container handling at TCCL starting from July 1, 2024.

As of May, total import-export turnover of goods reached 66.62 billion USD, up 9.1% over the previous month and up 22.6% over the same period last year.

On May 28, at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Minister Nguyễn Hồng Diên and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Lê Minh Hoan co-chaired a meeting to discuss solutions to promote the production and export of rice and vegetables at the end of 2024. Representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, various associations, and related units attended the meeting.

The Prime Minister has just approved the master plan on development of the inland port system for the period of 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050

With a direct journey from Tien Sa port to Long Beach port, the WanHai 362 container train significantly shortens the cargo transport time from Da Nang - United States.

Cargo throughput in July for the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) both declined, according to recent reports by each port.

The total length of the berth after upgrading is 480m, ensuring the simultaneous reception of two 30,000 DWT container ships.

Logistics costs are still quite high, but comparing North-South transportation is twice as expensive as going to the US, according to Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai.

Update on container shipping and international logistics markets on Asia, Europe and North America routes in Week 31/2023.