CONSUMER goods and foods are flowing via waterway  between  Ayeyawady  Region  and  Yangon, the economic hub of Myanmar.

Shipping  between  the  two  regions  has  declined  when  road  transport  has  become  more  convenient  and  efficient.  The  inland  waterway freight and tourism sector are still active in Ayeyawady Region, where there are many rivers.

“Rice  is  mainly  sent  to  Yangon  from  Ayeyawady Region and various foods and consumer goods from Yangon to Ayeyawady Region.“Waterway  is  important  for  both  of  the  regions as there are places that are accessible through waterway only,” said U Thein Naing Oo from a shipping association.

As boats and ships need to arrive before the opening of the Yangon commodity markets, night navigation needs to be faster, he added.

With over 60 single or double-deck vessels, consumer  goods  and  a  variety  of  foods  are  transported from Yangon to Pathein, Myaungmya, Pyapon, Bogale, Mawlamyinegyun, Kyai-klat and Labutta townships in Ayeyawady Region, as well as oils, rice and water products from Ayeyawady Region to Yangon.

During the cold season, goods and tourism are booming in the waterways. Daily cargo and passenger vessels run smoothly from Yangon to Ayeyawady Region.

Nyein Thu

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