Break bulk cargo crippling Saigon
Limited capacity at Saigon port in Vietnam has led to unprecedented congestion of break bulk consignments. A maximum of 25 vessels can access berths at any one time and in recent months more than 15 vessels have been forced to wait at anchor for want of available slots. The Port Authority blames the congestion on an unexpected increase in imports of non-containerised goods.
Initially, two months of detailed investigations will take place, followed by a series of recommendations. The Transport Ministry will then decide on exactly what action requires implementing.