Announcing 10 Vietnam Logistics events in 2023.

The Import-Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced 10 Vietnam Logistics events in 2023.

1. Start building the Logistics Service Development Strategy
Carrying out the tasks assigned by the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has developed a Strategy for developing Vietnam logistics services until 2035, with a vision to 2045 to contribute to improving the competitiveness of the logistics industry and promoting logistics services. Developing logistics services, strengthening connections between businesses, helping to promote economic development, domestic goods circulation and import and export.

To build institutions and policies to create conditions to promote logistics development, building a Logistics Service Development Strategy will be the foundation.

2. According to the World Bank's ranking, Vietnam Logistics is ranked 43rd
Vietnam ranks 43rd in the top 5 highest ranked ASEAN countries according to the World Bank (WB) announcement of the Logistics Performance Index (LPI - Logistics Performance Index) in 2023. Vietnam has a high level of industry development. average logistics rate per year is from 14 - 16%.

(Vietnam ranks 43rd in the global logistics efficiency index)

Previously, at the latest ranking announcement in 2018, Vietnam made great progress from 64th to 39th position. So after 5 years, Vietnam has dropped 4 places, but the total score Our country's LPI index has increased from 3.27 (2018) to 3.3 levels (2023).

3. The first time Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition was held

From August 10 to 12, 2023, for the first time in Vietnam, Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition 2023 (VILOG 2023) was held in Ho Chi Minh City. With the active coordination of the Import-Export Department and the Department of Trade Promotion (Ministry of Industry and Trade), the exhibition is organized by the Vietnam Logistics Service Business Association (VLA) and Vinexad Company.

There are 354 booths of 256 units from 22 countries and territories attending VILOG 2023 exhibition.

Within the Exhibition grounds, conferences and seminars provide a deeper understanding of the logistics industry, delving into discussions on urgent and trending topics, from smart logistics to innovation. administrative procedures, export competitiveness, cross-border trade, logistics human resource development or breakthroughs in agricultural import and export.

4. Implement and complete many large projects to develop transportation infrastructure
In the recent period, the Ministry of Transport has approved and implemented specialized transport plans for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050 (including airport system planning, planning highway development, planning for development orientation of dry port network, general planning for development of airport network, civil airport, planning for inland waterway network) to promote infrastructure development Transport serves traffic, including the movement of goods.

Regarding expressways, many sections of the North-South expressway have been completed and put into operation. Regarding the station, put some more stations into operation for international transit including Kep station (Bac Giang), Song Than station (Binh Duong), build Cao Xa international transit station (Hai Duong) to link with China. Quoc. . .

Regarding maritime waterways, waterways connecting the Day River and Ninh Co River have been completed and put into operation. Many key maritime routes have been opened by waterway.

In order to promote the development of transport infrastructure, with growth comparable to other countries in the same region and globally, we have invested in expanding Long Thanh airport along with investing in the construction of many international airports, helping to promote infrastructure development. Traffic Vietnam.

5. FIATA Asia-Pacific Regional Conference and AFFA Mid-Year Conference
The Asia-Pacific Logistics Conference of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATARAP) took place in Da Nang on the evening of July 14, 2023, as the first conference within the framework of the regular conference. annual event of the World Logistics Association.

The conference had the participation of 300 leading logistics companies from 50 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

During the Conference, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Mr. Ivan Petrov, President of FIATA, who came to Vietnam to attend the Conference.

The Prime Minister hopes that the Alliance will pay attention to promoting cooperation with Vietnam, help build a logistics service development strategy, exchange visions, opinions, strategic planning, and attract investors to develop the facility. logistics infrastructure, consulting on human resources, finance, management, urban planning, increasing competitiveness and developing Vietnam's logistics services towards digital transformation, green growth, and economic circulation, increasingly approaching modern technology from the region and the world.

6. Many localities announced
Logistics service development plan Implementing Resolution No. 163/NQ-CP dated December 16, 2022 of the Government on continuing to implement key tasks and solutions to improve national competitiveness To develop Vietnam's logistics services and continue to implement Decision No. 221/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister, many localities have issued plans to develop logistics services within provinces and cities for the next period. followed by Lao Cai, Quang Binh, Da Nang, Gia Lai, Quang Ninh, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Bac Lieu. . .

To develop logistics services in the area, a number of localities have urgently issued plans and organized trade promotion conferences, typically Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Can Tho, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Thanh Hoa, Gia Lai, etc. v. . .

7. Strengthen international cooperation activities on logistics
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has organized many activities and events for import-export cooperation and trade promotion in the field of domestic and foreign logistics to nearly 125 businesses.

The above activities have been highly appreciated by local authorities and businesses because of their practicality, effectiveness and bring many potential for cooperation and development in the logistics industry in the future.

8. Announcement of Provincial Logistics Competitiveness (LCI)
On November 17, 2023, the Vietnam Logistics Services Business Association (VLA) announced the results of the competitiveness index ranking of provinces and cities. Accordingly, Ho Chi Minh City topped the logistics competitiveness index, followed by Hai Phong, Binh Duong, Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Hanoi.

Some localities with outstanding characteristics of logistics services that will be evaluated in the next round are Vinh Phuc, Quang Ninh, Hung Yen, Thua Thien - Hue, Quang Nam and Khanh Hoa.

In addition, there are 5 localities that are subject to evaluation but were not ranked by the evaluation team because they did not receive additional investigation results from the group of logistics service providers (LSPs), namely Lang Son and Thai. Nguyen, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa and Thai Binh.

9. Vietnam Logistics Forum 2023
Vietnam Logistics Forum 2023 will be held for three days December 1-3, 2023 with the content "Logistics and digital transformation in the Mekong Delta". This is the 11th Logistics Forum held with the participation of many speakers from agencies, localities, associations, and businesses.

In addition to the main session, the Forum will have thematic sessions and practical tour activities at Tan Cang Cai Cui Port, Can Tho Port, Hanh Nguyen Logistics Center, Long An International Port. Exchange and meeting activities on the sidelines of the Forum support the business community to strengthen connections and seek business opportunities.

10. Southeast logistics development association forum

On September 8, 2023, Business Forum Magazine, Vietnam Logistics Services Business Association (VLA) and Ba Ria - Vung Tau Department of Industry and Trade will organize a Forum to link logistics development to promote economic growth. economy of the Southeast region. The forum contributes to identifying and removing bottlenecks, creating a convenient environment to help businesses in the Southeast region cooperate and link to make the most of financial potential, technical infrastructure, and system development. service delivery system. . .

Thereby helping to implement the policy of developing the Southeast region into a developed region with a dynamic economy and reasonable economic structure; science, technology and innovation center, high-tech park, logistics and global payment center.

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