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    Last updated: 07/09/2010
Vietnam seaports' potential cramped by underdeveloped infrastructure
Several world-class seaports will be put into operation in the next several years but cranes and wharfs are not enough. Surrounding infrastructure and service facilities that enable fast customs clearance and low costs for moving goods are essential if Vietnamese seaports are to hope to become transhipment ports for the region and the world.
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Past events
  Vietnam Seaports Association holds the 7th meeting - 2010
The 7th Meeting of the Vietnam Seaports Association is scheduled to be held at Cong Doan Hotel in Do Son, Hai Phong city, hosted by Hai Phong port on September 8-9, 2010. Delegates attending the VPA meeting shall include leaders of 53 member ports and potential ports in the nation, representatives of the leadership of Ministry of Transport, Vietnam Maritime Department, Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines), representatives of leaders of local authorities, friendly industrial associations and other relevant members in the maritime community.

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Port dev/operations
  Vietnam seaports' potential cramped by underdeveloped infrastructure
Several world-class seaports will be put into operation in the next several years but cranes and wharfs are not enough. Surrounding infrastructure and service facilities that enable fast customs clearance and low costs for moving goods are essential if Vietnamese seaports are to hope to become transhipment ports for the region and the world.

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Shipping
  Canal project will open lower Mekong to mid-sized ships
Sandbars at the lower mouth of the Mekong river prevent ships over 5000 tons from reaching Can Tho and other Delta ports. That will change by 2013, when a $300 million project to widen and deepen 40 kilometers of canals is completed, permitting 20,000 ton vessels to ascend the river.

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  Port Logistic Services: Easing Worries
After more than 10 years calling investment capital for port system development in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, seaport projects have gone into operation one after another. However, logistics services are insufficient and fail to serve these new ports.

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Import/Export
  Timber-product exporters sign $3bil deals
Timber product exporters had signed export contracts totalling US$3 billion until the year end, $400 million higher than last year, said general director of the Viet Nam Timber and Forest Product Association Nguyen Ton Quyen.

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New regulations
  Vietnam to raise profile as maritime nation
With 3,260 km of coastline, over 3,000 islands and territorial waters three times the size of its land mass, Vietnam has a lot of potential to develop its maritime economy.
However, it is essential to create and promote a national maritime trademark as soon as possible.

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  To turn Vietnam into a sea power
Vietnam's coast extends for 3260 kilometers. Vietnam's sea area is three times our land area. Half of our population lives near the coast. The world’s busiest sea route passes through our seas. With these advantages, it's ironic that Vietnam has never been considered a seafaring nation. How can the country accomplish that, and even more, become a sea power?"

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From 9/7/2010 to 9/14/2010 - Ho Chi Minh
Date Day Time H/L:M Time H/L:M Time H/L:M Time H/L:M
09/07/2010Tue14:55H:3.704:13H:3.610:01L:2.432:19L:1.2
09/08/2010Web15:55H:3.804:45H:3.610:41L:2.123:02L:1.3
09/09/2010Thu16:52H:3.805:13H:3.611:21L:1.923:43L:1.5
09/10/2010Fri17:49H:3.805:37H:3.612:00L:1.7L:
09/11/2010Sat18:49H:3.706:00H:3.600:24L:1.712:40L:1.5
09/12/2010Sun06:18H:3.619:53H:3.601:02L:2.013:22L:1.4
09/13/2010Mon06:37H:3.621:04H:3.401:42L:2.214:07L:1.4
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