There's always a way.

- A river transport company has just launched a container shipping route from Can Tho to Cai Mep port. This route is 200km long, and the journey time is 15 hours. Compared to the two existing road routes, the new waterway route offers faster shipping times.

But saying that waterways are a new concept seems wrong, especially in the Mekong Delta?

- That's the paradox. For many years, the burden of transportation has fallen heavily on road transport. Not only is it expensive, but road transport is also prone to congestion when traffic density is high or accidents occur. The diverse river system is a natural advantage in the Mekong Delta provinces. However, currently, river transport only accounts for 19% of the market share. The majority of goods exported to Ho Chi Minh City's seaports still travel by road.

Why is river transport receiving renewed attention?

- Shorter transit times compared to road transport are a clear advantage. Therefore, river transport has lower fuel costs. On the other hand, the cost of handling containers via waterways at seaports and river ports is also significantly lower than road transport. The impetus of greening and low emissions opens up new opportunities for river transport.

- Businesses remain concerned because the cost of building electric or liquefied natural gas-powered ships is very high. Hybrid vehicles (combining gasoline/diesel and electricity) have an advantage. When you proactively seek solutions, there will always be a way.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/luon-co-cach-post806879.html