The Bach Dang Shipbuilding Industry Company launched a 4,900 DWT ethylene gas-carrying vessel, the first of its kind, in the northern port city of Hai Phong on August 28.

The latest report by Saigon Securities Inc on port operations said that the sector could enjoy revenues and earnings growth despite weakening foreign trade and domestic transport in 2009.

DHL Global Forwarding has launched a China - Vietnam cross-border trucking service, connecting major origins in China with destinations in Vietnam. The service provides customers with tailored logistics solutions that are cheaper than airfreight and faster than ocean freight. "BvDP"

The Vietnam Shippers' Council is expected to be set up next October in a bid to protect Vietnamese importers and exporters from unequal treatment by foreign ship-owners.

CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC will reorganise two loops between Asia and US West Coast by merging their Central and Northern China services, effective September 16.

Maersk Line has announced revisions to its trans-Pacific network services, including changes to services operated under a vessel sharing agreement with Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA-CGM, as well as other independent trans-Pacific products.

Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh has thousands of islands and many beautiful areas.

The Song Thu Company, under the Ministry of Defense, launched a multipurpose rescue vessel Friday in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Ha Long Shipbuilding Company launched the first roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel that can transport cars built in Vietnam at a ceremony held July 21 in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Dubai-based marine terminal operator DP World has announced October 1as the date of the official inauguration of its Vietnam's Saigon Premier Container Terminal (SPCT), located on the Soai Rap River, 15 km from Ho Chi Minh City, according to Middle East Transport and Logistics.