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Although born earlier than other modes of transport, water transport always occupies an important position for the development of the country’s economy. In each period, the demand for transportation by water is increasing. So what are the advantages of water transport? Let’s find out with CAMIL through the following article!
The role of water transport in the economy
In the current era of industrialization and modernization, water transport has become a means of transporting goods between countries. This proves the significant contribution of this type of transport to international economic development.
In Vietnam, water transport is always focused. The early introduction made this form of transport an important factor in the economic growth of the country. With today’s large number of super-heavy cargo ships, the influence of water transport on economic development is undisputed.
Water transport plays an important role in the country’s economy
Water transport provides and distributes raw materials for domestic and foreign manufacturing industries. Therefore, it can be said that this mode of transport is the basis to promote the development of many manufacturing industries, creating conditions for the birth of many new industries.
Waterway transport also brings a great source of revenue to the state budget and opens up many job opportunities for workers. It is also a form of promoting cooperation among relations between countries and attracting a lot of foreign investment capital into the Vietnamese market.
Advantages of water transport
It can be seen that water transport contributes significantly to the development of the country’s economy. This is because of the following advantages:
Cost savings
If transporting large volumes of goods, instead of choosing to transport by road or rail, transportation by water will help shippers save a lot of costs. There are very few vehicles that can transport such a large number of goods at the same time. You just need to find a reputable transport company, all problems will be solved.
Many routes
Our country has an extensive river system and a long sea route that will facilitate the easy transportation of goods. Almost all big cities have seaports, so the demand for water transport is also better met.
Low maintenance cost
The advantage of transportation by water is the low cost of renovation and maintenance. By using the natural transportation system, which is waterways, it is possible to limit the breakdown, damage or improvement of infrastructure and means of transport.
Shipping goods by water does not cost much maintenance and renovation
Can transport a variety of goods
Waterway transport transports a variety of goods, especially bulky and oversized items that can be transported by water. This is an outstanding advantage that no other form of transport can compare.
Transporting large quantities of goods
The diversity of the large boat system makes transporting goods no longer as difficult as before. Especially when inland waterway transport can transport large quantities of goods without taking much time.
The process of transporting goods by water
Step 1: The shipping unit goes to the warehouse to pick up the goods to be transported according to the information received from the customer. Taking goods directly from the warehouse will save costs to the maximum. This is also an advantage of water transport that is highly appreciated by everyone.
Step 2: The shipping unit is responsible for carrying out the procedures for making documents of origin, customs declaration, physical inspection of goods, applying for a free circulation permit and customs declaration with the exporting country. .
Step 3: The shipping unit makes an appointment with the shipping ship and then will notify the customer to balance the time and reasonable cost.
Water transport can transport a large amount of goods at the same time
Step 4: The next step is to issue a bill of lading as a certificate of delivery and ownership of the goods. Normally, the transport unit will issue customers with 3 originals and 3 copies as documents.
Step 5: The unit’s staffs carry out loading and unloading of goods on the ship. When completed, the vessel will transport the goods to the agreed destination.
Step 6: When the goods have arrived, the shipping unit will deliver the goods to the warehouse or factory in Vietnam. After completing the customs procedures, the transport unit will transport the goods from the port to the store/company for the customer by truck or container.
Above are the sharing of CAMIL about the advantages of water transport to you. Here, if you have a need to transport goods, you can contact us for advice on choosing an appropriate shipping method.
For further information, please contact:
Cai Mep INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO., LTD
Address: Lot 30 CN, Cai Mep Industrial Park, Tan Phuoc Ward and Phuoc Hoa Ward, Phu My Town, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province
Tel: 028 2206 6886
Hotline: 0962 206 766 VND
Email: [email protected]
