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Currently, 18 Vietnamese ships operating in the Middle East are still safe. The Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration has requested relevant agencies to provide support for ships to operate safely when passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Download 18 ships owned by Vietnamese enterprises (including 6 ships flying the Vietnamese flag and 12 ships flying the foreign flag) operating in the Middle East region - Photo: Marine Traffic. In the latest report sent to the Ministry of Construction, the Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Department information: Up to now, there are 18 ships owned by Vietnamese enterprises (including 6 ships flying the Vietnamese flag and 12 ships flying the foreign flag) operating in the Middle East region, with 10 ships are located in the Strait of Hormuz, 4 ships are near the strait and 4 ships are located outside the Strait of Hormuz area. Ships and crew members are still safe. Through updated information from ship owners, some ships are still operating normally, some ships are anchored and waiting, wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Creating conditions for Vietnamese ships to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz To ensure the safety of Vietnamese ships and crew members, while limiting negative impacts on shipping and import-export activities, the Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration requests the Ministry of Construction to recommend to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen exchange and work with competent authorities in the Middle East region, especially Iran. Thereby, support and create conditions for ships of Vietnamese enterprises to operate safely and smoothly when passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In addition, it is recommended that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs direct Vietnamese diplomatic representative agencies in the Middle East to proactively monitor and update the situation, promptly provide necessary information and support to Vietnamese ships and seafarers when emergency situations arise. Strengthen price management and transparency of shipping line surcharges According to the Drewry World Container Index (an organization specializing in statistics on global container shipping prices), container shipping service prices have increased 10% compared to last week and increased 12-15% compared to before the conflict, reaching 2,300-2,500 USD/40-foot container. This increase is mainly due to sharp increases in freight rates on the Asia-Europe route and the trans-Pacific route. However, the current price is still 8% lower on average than in January 2026 and 10-15% lower than the same period in 2025. In the context of rising fuel prices, shipping lines continue to regulate transport capacity. Drewry forecasts that transportation service prices may continue to increase in the coming weeks. Currently, some major shipping lines such as MSC and CMA CGM have announced price increases from March 22. At the same time, it is expected that 5 trains will be canceled on the Asia-Europe route and 7 trips on the trans-Pacific route next week. In addition, many shipping lines have announced to collect war surcharges and fuel surcharges for imported and exported goods. The surcharge level depends on the transport route, transport itinerary, transport distance and impact on each route, so the fees charged by shipping lines are different. According to the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration, the price of sea transport services in each country is directly affected by fluctuations in the international shipping market. When the level of shipping rates in the world changes, shipping lines often adjust price policies, surcharges and exploitation networks globally. Therefore, transport rates for Vietnams imported and exported goods are also affected accordingly. In the current context, factors such as fluctuations in transport supply and demand, fuel costs, war risk insurance surcharges and supply chain disruptions can increase international transport costs. Vietnams imported and exported goods mostly travel by sea, adjusting freight rates of international shipping lines will directly impact logistics costs, product prices and competitiveness of businesses. Currently, the Department of Maritime Affairs and Waterways has directed maritime port authorities to strengthen monitoring and updating developments in the international shipping market, promptly providing information to businesses to proactively build import-export plans and choose appropriate transportation options. Management agency also works with shipping lines and logistics businesses to maintain transport capacity, limit service interruptions or unreasonable price increases. Strengthen price management, declaration, price listing and surcharge transparency in the maritime transport sector, ensuring the adjustment of service prices in accordance with market developments. At the same time, request shipping lines to adjust price increases and surcharges in accordance with regulations, list andand notify businesses to proactively plan their business, avoiding adverse impacts on businesses. Assessing in the context of unpredictable fluctuations in the global shipping market, proactively monitoring the market, improving domestic transportation capacity and strengthening coordination between state management agencies and businesses are important solutions to limit negative impacts on Vietnams import and export activities, the Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration emphasized that it will continue to exchange and update information with relevant authorities to proactively advise, propose and implement appropriate handling measures when necessary.PTTSee moreMinistry of Foreign Affairs updates the situation of Vietnamese citizens in the Middle EastSee moreNew messages from the US, Israel and Iran on hostilities in the Middle EastSee moreMiddle East tensions fuel fever in oil pricesSee moreGovernment deploys urgent solutions to ensure energy security before conflict in th
