Cargo transport operators face delays after vessel sinks in Can Gio
HCMC – The sinking of the container vessel Vietsun Integrity in the Long Tau River in HCMC’s outlying district of Can Gio on October 19. Which has created delays for transport firms operating out of the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province to ship goods to Cat Lai Port in HCMC.
A representative of an HCMC-based logistics firm told the Saigon Times that even though ships had arrived at the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex on October 24. The goods have yet to be transported to Cat Lai Port due to the traffic restrictions near the site of the sunken ship in Can Gio District.
Since the incident, many cargo ships have not been able to approach Cat Lai Port. Stated a representative of Saigon Newport Corporation. Meanwhile, the Soai Rap waterway, which has been used as a replacement. Has failed to handle vessels with a full load due to its limited depth, the representative remarked.
As such, these cargo vessels have to dock at Cai Mep International Terminal in Vung Tau City. The representative noted, adding that the cargo has been transported to Cat Lai Port by barge. Hampering the transport of cargo to HCMC.
A representative of the Vietnam Logistics Association (VLA) pointed out that VLA had told Saigon Newport Corporation and barge providers to participate in goods transport to ensure the process is smooth.
VLA advised shipping lines, transport firms and cargo owners in Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Dong Nai provinces to proactively limit the number of containers to transport them to the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex or transit them through a Dong Nai-based port.
In response to the difficulties facing transport firms. The Vietnam Maritime Administration on October 28 proposed seaport firms and sea transport service. Providers support the transport firms and lower service fees for large vessels affected by the sinking incident.
These firms should consider applying the minimum prices for container loading and unloading services and so on at ports. While the incident is being addressed to safeguard the interests of firms and customers.
According to the administration. Cargo ships have been asked to travel through the Soai Rap and Song Dua waterwas since the sinking incident occurred.
As of October 27, according to the administration. The relevant agencies had collected from the sunken vessel 37 cubic meters of fuel oil. 70 cubic meters of diesel oil mixed with water and 251 cubic meters of fuel oil mixed with water. And had adopted many measures to prevent environmental pollution.
As saigontimes