The goal of a 12% export growth is quite challenging given the current market risks, which require businesses to diversify their markets. A Challenging Export Target for 2025 In the first month of 2025, Vietnam’s total import and export turnover reached over $63 billion, showing a decline in both exports and imports, making the export…
The changes in global shipping alliances starting from 2025 mark a significant turning point for the maritime transportation market. The restructuring of major global shipping alliances, expected to take place from February 2025, is creating ripples across the global shipping industry. The formation of new alliances such as Gemini Cooperation (Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd) and Premier…
Viet Nam’s bilateral relations extend beyond Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to encompass partnerships that foster deeper trade and economic cooperation. This has positioned Viet Nam as a valuable player in the global supply chain, offering increased investment opportunities and strategic ties to global economies. In 2023, Viet Nam further strengthened its ties with international partners…
The modern – day shipping container is undoubtedly one of the most useful inventions of our time. From the days of hand-loading and unloading cargo boxes and items of different sizes and shapes, we have come a long way. From ordinary corrugated steel containers of the 1950s – 70s, today, we use containers made of high-quality Corten…
Dear valued customers and partners, MN SHIPPING CO., LTD – VIETNAM would like to inform you of our upcoming Lunar New Year 2025 holiday schedule. As we celebrate this important tradition, please take note of our operating hours and holiday closures. Holiday Period: Our office and services will be closed from Saturday, January 25, 2025…
Has your sea freight consignment been delayed because you did not receive the original bill of lading for clearance from the shipper on time? Was the original misplaced? Did you have to go through numerous phone calls and moments of anxiety to get the originals sent to you by the shipper or consignor? Well, if you answered…
The shipping and maritime sectors are transforming. From digitisation to stringent environmental protection laws to changing shipping container dimensions, new technologies, amendments, regulations, etc., are continuously added to the industry. One of the most significant transformations in the history of shipping and the maritime sector was the introduction of the first cargo container, which drastically reduced the…
IMSBC Code or the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code Transportation of solid bulk cargo on bulk carriers involves many risks that need to be managed to ensure the safety of the vessel and the crew on high seas. Some of these risks include reduced ship stability, capsizing due to cargo liquefaction, explosions or fire…
Launched in August 2023, the Shanghai INE EC container freight futures contract, based on the SCFI’s China – North Europe sub-index, managed to find its footing in 2024, gaining increasing acceptance as a hedging tool among Chinese as well as some first European forwarders and shippers. Shanghai container freight futures started 2024 at around 1,850…
Vietnam’s import and export turnover in 2024 will reach 786,29 billion USD, of which the trade surplus will be 24,77 billion USD. In December, total turnover Export and import of goods reached 70,53 billion USD, up 6,2% over the previous month and up 15,9% over the same period last year. Export turnover of goods in December…