Report on sea/inland water transportation in Vietnam

Vietnam’s sea and inland water transportation market is an important segment of the country’s logistics and transport sector, supported by trade growth, port development, river networks, and demand for cost-efficient cargo movement. In recent years, the industry has continued to develop alongside container shipping, coastal transport, inland waterway transport, bulk cargo movement, passenger transport, and multimodal logistics, while facing challenges related to infrastructure capacity, fleet modernization, service quality, environmental compliance, and connectivity with road and rail networks.

Against this market background, this report is designed primarily for foreign investors, shipping companies, inland waterway operators, logistics service providers, port operators, vessel owners, freight forwarders, trading companies, and business developers interested in entering or expanding within Vietnam’s sea and inland water transportation market. It is also relevant for Vietnamese companies seeking to expand transport capacity, upgrade vessels and equipment, strengthen logistics networks, improve operational efficiency, identify potential partners, or better understand the competitive landscape.

The report provides an overview of Vietnam’s sea and inland water transportation industry, covering key aspects such as market size, transport volume, fleet structure, number of companies, and company distribution by region, nationality, and business size. It also examines major market players, their business activities and positioning, as well as key market trends and selected regulations related to transport licensing, port and waterway infrastructure, vessel operation, safety requirements, environmental compliance, and Vietnam’s broader logistics development.