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Last updated: 09/05/2013

Southern ports struggle in internecine battle

Terminal operators in the Cai Mep - Thi Vai port complex in southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau province continue struggling to survive in the face of the declining demand and growing competition from neighbouring Ho Chi Minh City based terminals.
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Past events

1st International Seaport Festival: Forum "Vietnam Seaport association and sustainable development"

On 8 April, the Organizer of the first International Seaport Festival held a meeting to adopt the opening and forum script. Mr. Ho Van Nien - Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee chaired the meeting.

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Inaugurates the Cai Mep-Thi Vai International port

1st International Seaport Festival: Constraints on financing campaign

Port dev/operations

Southern ports struggle in internecine battle

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Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi port facilities to be relocated

Saigon Port to be equitized in 2014

Shipping

Attract international transshipment to Cai Mep - Thi Vai

Ba Ria - Vung Tau has the advantage of deep water ports, vessels crossing ports do not need to transit, but go straight to Europe, America instead, with better service quality, can compete with the ports in the region.

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Inland shipping license to foreign ships

Chinese cruise ship to make frequent port calls in Halong

Security

Logistics firm builds Binh Duong distribution center

Transforwarding Warehousing Joint-Stock Corp., or Transimex Saigon, on Monday started constructing a goods distribution center in Song Than 2 Industrial Park in Di An District, Binh Duong Province.

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Vietnam officially announces Law of the Sea

Logistics firms get moving

Import/Export

Accumulate capital for marine economic infrastructure

With the aim to promote the strength on the key economic fields such as industry, services and seaports, in 3 years from 2013 to 2015, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province will prioritize funds for infrastructure projects. This investment is aimed at removing problems on road traffic that the port system is encountering.

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German, British cruise ships bring 1,000 foreign tourists to HCM City

Vietnam, Belgium enhance economic ties

New regulations

Geodis Wilson Opens Logistics Center in Vietnam

8,500-square-foot facility is located in the Cat Lai area of Ho Chi Minh City
Geodis Wilson has opened a new logistics center in southern Vietnam to meet rising demand.

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New rule restricts foreign sea carriers on local lines

Gov't requests quicker cargo handling at seaport

Other

Highway toll to be doubled after upgrade; firms complain

A part of the under-construction National Highway No.51 is seen in Bien Hoa City on November 14, 2012.

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Ca Mau invests VND100 billion in river dredging

Hiep Phuoc IZ eyes seaport infrastructure development

Tidal Chart

From 5/24/2013 to 5/31/2013 - Ho Chi Minh
Date	Day	Time	H/L:M	Time	H/L:M	Time	H/L:M	Time	H/L:M
05/24/2013	Fri	15:00	H:3.6	04:22	H:3.4	10:19	L:2.3	22:38	L:0.9
05/25/2013	Sat	16:00	H:3.6	05:19	H:3.5	11:04	L:2.4	23:19	L:0.7
05/26/2013	Sun	06:15	H:3.6	16:09	H:3.6	11:48	L:2.4	23:59	L:0.6
05/27/2013	Mon	07:08	H:3.6	17:00	H:3.6	12:32	L:2.5		L:
05/28/2013	Tue	08:00	H:3.6	18:00	H:3.5	13:17	L:2.5	00:42	L:0.6
05/29/2013	Web	09:00	H:3.6	18:16	H:3.4	14:06	L:2.5	01:26	L:0.7
05/30/2013	Thu	10:00	H:3.5	19:12	H:3.2	15:00	L:2.5	02:11	L:0.9