According to Vung Tau Ship Joint Stock Company (Vungtau Ship), the limited supply of gasoline and oil has significantly increased logistics transportation costs. This puts great pressure on the production and business activities of many businesses, including this unit itself.
To share difficulties with domestic sea transport businesses, and to respond to the call of the Ministry of Construction to accompany businesses in difficult times, Vungtau Ship has decided to reduce the price of maritime navigator services.
Specifically, the 10% reduction is applied on the price list declared and listed in Decision No. 543/QD-VTS dated July 1, 2024.
The subjects of application are ships flying Vietnamese national flags, especially gasoline and oil transport ships when entering and leaving seaports. The price reduction period is from 00:00 on April 1, 2026 to 00:00 on May 1, 2026.
Not only Vungtau Ship, many other units are also implementing similar policies. Southern Maritime Pilot Company said it will reduce pilot service fees by 10% in the same period from April 1 to May 1, 2026. TKV Maritime Pilot Company also announced a 10% reduction in pilot service fees during this period.
Regarding the above issue, the Ministry of Construction said that the operation of the Vietnamese sea fleet is under great pressure, especially in the Hormuz Strait area.
Many ships have to adjust their routes, facing security risks and increased operating costs, directly affecting the supply chain and import and export activities.
Faced with that reality, the Ministry of Construction has issued a document requesting relevant agencies to coordinate to support Vietnamese ships to operate safely, and at the same time called on businesses in the maritime sector to join hands to share difficulties. One of the notable solutions is to reduce the price of maritime pilotage services to contribute to reducing logistics costs and support businesses to maintain production and business operations.
Responding to this call, maritime pilotage organizations nationwide have shown high consensus and unified implementation of service price reduction policies. A minimum reduction of 10% for Vietnamese-flagged ships, especially gasoline and oil transport ships, is considered a practical solution in the current context.
Timely and synchronous actions from management agencies and the business community not only help reduce cost pressure, but also contribute to ensuring smooth sea transport operations, maintaining stable supply of goods and energy for the economy.
Thereby, showing the spirit of companionship and responsibility of Vietnam's maritime industry in the face of complex changes in the world situation.
