Can Vietnam balance economic growth with environmental responsibility? This report argues that promoting waterborne transport offers a path to lower-carbon growth. Facilitating Trade through Competitive, Low-Carbon Transport examines Vietnam's inland and coastal waterways, highlighting the need for strategic investments. It identifies bottlenecks hindering efficient waterborne freight transport and proposes policy and infrastructure interventions. Discover how Vietnam can promote economic growth, expand opportunity, and increase competitiveness while bolstering environmental sustainability. This report is for policymakers, transport planners, and logistics professionals.