Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/12/2014 -- Latest GDP figures show that the Vietnamese economy grew by 5.0% year-on-year (y-o-y) in Q1 2014, and we believe that our 2014 real GDP growth forecast of 5.9% remains in sight. Indeed, we believe that increased macroeconomic stability, combined with pro-growth policies will help the economy accelerate from 2013 levels, which will be welcome news for the country's shipping sector. Key downside risks to this view include a faster-than-anticipated slowdown in China, as well as the stalling of the country's reform drive.

We believe that government policies aimed at promoting balanced economic growth, improving the stability of the banking system, diversifying exports, attracting foreign investment and attracting investment in infrastructure bode well for the economic outlook.

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The Port of Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's outperformer in terms of total tonnage handled by a long way, a situation we do not envisage changing any time soon. Growth across the board is set to be impressive this year, with the Port of Ho Chi Minh City beating domestic peer the Port of Da Nang in y-o-y tonnage and box throughput terms, the latter reaching double-digits at Ho Chi Minh City in 2014.

Headline Industry Data:

- 2014 tonnage throughput at the Port of Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to grow 7.57% to 41.81mn tonnes.

- 2014 tonnage throughput at the Port of Da Nang is forecast to increase 7.00% to 5.36mn tonnes.

- 2014 container throughput at the Port of Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to rise 10.00% to 4.62mn twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

- 2014 container throughput at the Port of Da Nang is forecast to increase 9.43% to 183,239TEUs.

- 2014 total trade real growth is forecast to increase 6.55%.

Key Industry Trends:

Ho Chi Minh Set For Double-Digit Growth: Double-digit annual growth is set to return to the Port of Ho Chi Minh City in 2014 once more, matching the feat last achieved two years ago. We forecast container throughput to remain impressive over the next 12 months, rising 10%...

The Vietnam Shipping Report has been researched at source and features latest-available data and Business Monitor International (BMI)'s independent forecasting, critically analysing international transport of dry bulk and containers. The report evaluates the global commodities and trade backdrop, alongside in-depth country-specific analysis of trade prospects. The report also contains company profiles covering leading multinational and national shipping companies and analysis of latest industry news, trends and regulatory developments in Vietnam.

BMI's Vietnam Shipping Report provides industry professionals and strategists, sector analysts, business investors, trade associations and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the shipping industry in Vietnam.

Key Benefits:

- Benchmark BMI's independent shipping industry forecasts for Vietnam to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in the Vietnamese shipping market.

- Target business opportunities and risks in Vietnam through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, projects and investments.

- Exploit the latest competitive intelligence and company SWOTS on your competitors and peers including multinational and national companies.

Coverage:

Executive Summary:

Summary of BMI's key industry forecasts, views and trend analysis covering shipping, major investments and projects and significant multinational and national company developments.

SWOT Analysis:

SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the state's shipping sector, which carefully evaluates the short- and medium-term issues facing the industry.

Market Overview:

Analysis of the capacity, terminals and planned development of the major ports in each country, including data on throughput and total tonnage.

Industry Forecast Scenario:

Historic data series (2008-2012) and forecasts to end-2017 for all key industry and macroeconomic indicators (see list below), supported by explicit assumptions, plus analysis of key downside risks to the main forecast, including:

Major port freight throughput (tonnes/teu); overall freight throughput (teu); total imports (US$bn) and exports (US$bn).

Company Profiles:

Company profiles include business activities, leading products and services, company strategy, trends and developments and economic performance analysis.

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