Trading activities at the Hai Yen Km3+4 temporary pontoon bridge in Mong Cai City resumed on February 3 as customs staff returned to work after Tet holidays.

On Thursday morning, 70 trucks crossed carrying aquaculture products, including 62 lobster trucks, five crab trucks and three sweet snail trucks.

The trucks were loaded with 140 tonnes of produce from ten businesses.

They are all exporting to China via the Hai Yen Km3+4 temporary pontoon bridge in Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh.

Authorities at Mong Cai City and Dongxing City, China held talks to adjust the 2022 Lunar New Year holiday schedule and customs clearance activities at border gates to tackle congestion issues.

Trading activities at border gates in Mong Cai City were extended until the end of January 31. It is expected that import and export activities at Bac Luan 2 Border Gate will resume on February 5.

Authorities here have coordinated to ensure the smooth clearance of goods. — VNS