An amendment of port services charges: Need a planning process and fit with the demands of development

Abstract

Currently, the cost of port services in Vietnam is now much lower than that in other countries in the region. According to Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), the amendment in increasing the service price of container loading; revising and supplementing the cost norm for maritime pilotage, usage of berths, buoys, anchors and towing services in the Circular Draft for amending and adjusting some articles in the Circular no. 54/2018 is very significant.