Vietnamese terminals cut regional costs

Container terminal operators in Vietnam are charging an average of just $32 to handle a 20 foot container, which compares with $55 in Thailand, $76 in China and $117 in Singapore.

Vietnamese ports are putting regional rates under pressure

However, calculations suggest that, in order to break even, they should be charging at least $88.

The Vietnam Seaports Association believes the government should establish a minimum charge for container handling to prevent uneconomic competition from breaking out between operators desperate to secure traffic.

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