Participate in the logistics supply chain

At this forum, experts shared content that is attracting the attention of logistics businesses and businesses exporting to the European - American market, such as: modernizing seaport infrastructure of Vietnam and optimizing logistics services; applying technology in supply chain management; Strengthen international cooperation in the seaport sector to facilitate goods transportation, connect with new markets and expand exports; Take advantage of multimodal transportation to improve efficiency, save time, costs and promote export of goods in the new context.

At the Forum, speakers identified new opportunities and challenges and made recommendations on practical issues that businesses exporting to the European - American market area, especially the US and EU, often face. meet.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, for this promising market area, logistics solutions play a very important role in maintaining sustainability, enhancing the resilience of the supply chain, as well as enhancing competitiveness for businesses, opening new doors for many export industries of Vietnam.

Mr. Ta Hoang Linh, Director of the European - American Market Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade, said that in the context of a volatile world market and a decline in global demand, there is pressure on the logistics industry to optimize. to compete and win orders becomes more fierce. In addition to competitive pressure on services, new international environmental standards also put logistics service businesses in front of innovation requirements, requiring logistics businesses to proactively invest and transform production models. , doing business in a "green" direction, improving competitiveness and ensuring sustainable development.

Sharing an overview of the logistics connection between Vietnam and the European-American market area, Mr. Chandler So, Managing Director of Geodis Vietnam, said that the global supply chain is expanding, with the connection of countries in the region. To participate in this supply chain, businesses are required to have more effective plans and strategies, including updating new regulations on taxes, customs, and regulations related to import and export of each country. to prepare to ensure compliance; Along with that, businesses need to operate their logistics chains consistently to achieve common global goals.

Modernize Vietnam's seaport infrastructure

Sharing about services in the logistics supply chain, Mr. Vo Quoc Huy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Long An International Port, said that Long An International Port with an area of 147 hectares, is located adjacent to the industrial and service park. industrial and urban services, forming a seaport service complex, playing an important role in the commodity trade chain in the Mekong Delta region.

In order to promote the export of goods through strengthening international cooperation in the seaport field, in mid-November 2023, Long An International Port and Long Beach Port (USA) signed a Letter of Intent to establish customs clearance. generation. “This event opens up opportunities for cooperation and sharing of experiences in port management and operation and market connection to improve the output of transshipped goods, aiming for sustainable development; contributing to promoting global trade and exploring growth opportunities between two key seaports in the trans-Pacific region" - Mr. Huy emphasized.

According to Mr. Joel Perner, Director of Economic Development, Port of Long Beach Business Development Department, US e-commerce is expected to increase sharply to 925.40 billion USD by 2023, driven by population growth. , including immigration and urbanization, leading to strong demand for last-mile logistics services. The number of e-commerce users in the United States is expected to reach 289.9 million in 2027 from 264.5 million in 2021.

The US has the largest cold storage capacity in the world, with 156 million cubic meters and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.45% in the period 2023-2029. The potential of the pharmaceutical sector is driving demand for cold storage services.

With the position of Vietnam's first container port, Mr. Truong Nguyen Linh, Deputy General Director of Vietnam International Container Port, shared that with 30 years of operating this port, the unit has always focused on improving infrastructure at the port. port; Access modern technology from the parent corporation, change the operating system to increase loading and unloading productivity, and reduce service costs; At the same time, gradually convert diesel-using equipment to electric to meet green seaport requirements. Currently, support services at the port are relatively synchronous, the port has been connected to automatic customs services, and the Customs agency is always ready to support the activities of businesses carrying out procedures through the port.

Minh Toan