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More goods flow through Da Nang

Aug 21st at 10:47
21-08-2014 10:47:18+07:00

More goods flow through Da Nang

The central city's port shandled 128,700 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) in the first seven months of this year, 44 per cent growth in comparison to the same period last year.

The port aims to receive 220,000 TEUs this year.

Last year, the port received a record 5 million tonnes of cargo, earning VND480 billion (US$23 million).

There are 13 shipping companies operating at the city's ports, including Tien Sa and Lien Chieu.

The Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) Viet Nam has pledged to provide financial aid to upgrade the city's port system in the second phase.

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