Container volume was estimated at more than 3.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an increase of 14% compared to last year.
Though the number of ships docking at Vietnamese seaports has fallen due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the volume of goods passing through the ports has recorded impressive growth.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho saw a 50% increase in volume due to coal-fired power plants that needed fuel to operate.
The provinces such as Quang Ngai, Quang Tri and Hue also witnessed an increase of between 18-23% in goods volume.
Due to the complicated Covid-19 situation, the Vietnam Maritime Administration said it has been sending updates to port authorities to co-ordinate closely with relevant agencies to control ships, boats and crew members entering and leaving ports.