Vietnam-US container freight rates surge to nearly $9,000 per container
Economy 14:06 13/07/2026Container shipping rates from Ho Chi Minh City to the United States have climbed sharply, with freight costs to the U.S. East Coast reaching US$9,000 per 40-foot container, according to the latest data from international logistics platform Phaata.
Top shipping players want overhaul of UN ship fuel emissions deal
World 14:59 21/09/2025LONDON/ATHENS - A group of top shipping companies including leading Greek players said on Thursday they want changes to a United Nations deal tabled for adoption in October that seeks to cut marine fuel emissions, adding complications to the draft accord after U.S. opposition.
World's first commercial-scale e-methanol plant opens in Denmark
World 10:01 16/05/2025COPENHAGEN - The world's first commercial-scale e-methanol plant began operations in Denmark on Tuesday, with shipping giant Maersk set to buy part of the production as a low-emission fuel for its fleet of container ships.
Shipping fees skyrocket in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of Tet
Vietnam News 14:01 29/01/2019As demand rises prior to the traditional holiday, the cost for these services also surges
Vietnam to inspect 20 foreign shipping lines over fee, surcharge hikes in April
Economy 10:35 09/04/2015The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and other relevant authorities, will inspect the charging of fees and surcharges by foreign shipping firms this month
