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It would appear that the diversification in method of international transport has made global trade much easier. With the outstanding advantages of cargo volume, shipping costs and safety for goods, sea transport always accounts for a high proportion in the export and import activities of coastal countries. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimates that roughly 80 percent of global trade by volume and 70 percent by value is transported by sea. Therefore, today, seaborne trade is the main method of foreign trade in Vietnam and the world. In recent years, the volume of seaborne trade in Vietnam has increased significantly in terms of both exports and imports. Among the three main categories of seaborne trade, dry bulk and containerized goods both accounted for large proportions and had impressive growth. Liquid bulk has the lowest proportion in seaborne trade, liquid products for export have fallen sharply in recent years while liquid products imports have tended to increase.