Vehicles shipping cargo from Da Nang port to the local economic zone will be granted specific badges if meeting the requirements of defending the pandemic.
According to Transport newspaper on maritime activities in the context of complicated Covid-19 pandemic in Da Nang, Mr. Trinh The Cuong, Director of Danang Port Authority said that Da Nang seaport included wharf areas: Tien Sa, Tho Quang and Lien Chieu.
At present, businesses in 11 ports are still operating. The total number of boats operating in the area is 9 boats and 140 crew members. Port enterprises have thoroughly grasped the isolation of F1 and F2 objects and stopped outsourcing workers.
“Compared to cargoes arriving at the port, container goods are still being prioritized for quick release; timing of badged goods is extended due to the requirement of outsourced workers. Waiting time for goods at the port also increased from 6 to 12 hours because the quarantine does not allow night shifts.
In particular, in order to ensure the maintenance of goods transport activities during the pandemic, The report by Da Nang Port was submitted and was approved by Danang City leadership of the case of freight vehicles for production and business units in economic zones, industrial parks, industrial complexes and major local production and business enterprises. “If they satisfy the conditions on pandemic prevention and isolation for drivers coming from epidemic areas (Department of Transport and Department of Health confirmed) will be issued yellow badges and drivers are allowed to transport goods to the place of delivery and consignment approved. ” Mr. Cuong informed.
Sharing more about the state management of the maritime field in Da Nang, Mr. Cuong said, the unit has stopped all inspection of ships and wharves. Meanwhile, thoroughly apply IT to carry out electronic procedures for ships, including SB ships, enhance coordination, establish communication channels, liaison points between maritime operators in Danang to transfer quickly receive documents and information related to Covid 19 translation, arrange a backup working place at Tien Sa port to ensure safety of the epidemic room, etc.
Currently the provinces/ cities adjacent to Da Nang are implementing the traffic flow, medical declaration, disinfecting spraying means of transport, of which, many vehicles have to turn their heads due to lack of information.
“Before that situation, Maritime administration of DaNang to the Ministry of Transport and related agencies to strengthen connectivity and information sharing related to the above-mentioned tasks to avoid vehicle status. congestion, turning around, leading to a situation where the ship is waiting for cargo, congestion of goods at the port. At the same time, arranging vehicles for quarantine staff to carry out quarantine 24/7, creating conditions for ships to not have to wait for cargo handling, ” Mr. Cuong said.
