Do Xuan Quynh, secretary general of theVietnam Ship Owner’s Association, added that local carriers should cooperate toprovide better transportation services.
Vietnam started using domestic firms forcoastal routes last year, but their volumes have risen just 10% from 1 April,2013.
Many Vietnamese owners are facing financialdifficulties. Vinalines itself had to restructure after running up huge debtsin the financial crisis.
