Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2023) is about to take place in the city. Ho Chi Minh aims to establish a green ecosystem in the logistics industry. Through the exhibition, it is expected that trade promotion will take place strongly, helping to promote the development of Vietnam's logistics service industry to match its inherent potential; creating a buzz calling for attracting foreign investment, transferring operating technology, training human resources, and establishing a green ecosystem in the logistics industry.
On May 11, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Logistics Services Business Association (VLA) and organizer VINEXAD, with the active support of the Import-Export Department and the Trade Promotion Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) organized a seminar to introduce the Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG) about to take place in the city. Ho Chi Minh (from August 10-12, 2023).
Establish a green logistics ecosystem
This is the first time in Vietnam there is a separate exhibition for the logistics service industry. VILOG 2023 exhibition will take place with 4 main product and service groups such as: Transportation, delivery; warehouse/factory services and equipment; packaging and cold chain; Logistics technology application. With these product and service industry groups, most logistics service businesses can participate in displaying and introducing products and services.
Within the framework of the exhibition, in addition to the 250 booths of logistics products and services introduced to visitors, VLA will coordinate to organize meaningful seminars and discussions related to the most popular fields. Logistics businesses are interested today.
This will be a great opportunity for domestic and international logistics service businesses as well as the community of investors, shippers and other stakeholders to exchange, cooperate, consult and choose solutions. solutions to optimize businesses' logistics processes.
Speaking at the exhibition introduction, Mr. Nguyen Duy Minh - General Secretary of the Vietnam Logistics Service Business Association said that Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition 2023 is one of the meaningful activities aimed at celebrating the 30th anniversary. year of establishment of the Association. "VLA determined that this is an important task that needs to be implemented immediately, so the Association and Vinexad jointly organized it with the active support of the Import-Export Department and the Trade Promotion Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade)" - Mr. Minh emphasize.
Facing the trend of digitalization and greening the logistics service industry towards sustainable development, at this exhibition there will be many technology products and services serving the logistics industry. Mr. Nguyen Duy Minh further shared that VLA believes that, through the exhibition, businesses will contribute to helping businesses orient their business strategies in the coming time; find solutions, apply digital technology in improving service and product quality; Promote cooperation between businesses providing logistics services and businesses using logistics services.
Logistics is identified as an important service industry in the overall structure of the national economy, playing the role of supporting, connecting and promoting socio-economic development of the whole country as well as each locality, contributing part of improving the competitiveness of the economy.
Mr. Tran Thanh Hai - Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade said that in recent years, Vietnam's logistics industry has made significant progress with an average speed of 14 - 16% per year, scale of 40 – 42 billion USD/year. The number of businesses and the quality of logistics services are increasing, contributing significantly to bringing the result of import and export of goods to an all-time high of 732.5 billion USD, an increase of 9.5% compared to with 2021. According to Agility's 2022 assessment, ranked 11th in the group of 50 global emerging logistics markets.
However, Vietnam's logistics industry still has many weaknesses such as high logistics costs; lack of connection between logistics service businesses with each other and with manufacturing, trading, import-export businesses; The scale and financial potential of Vietnamese logistics enterprises are still weak, and their progress into foreign markets is not significant...
Mr. Tran Thanh Hai assessed that the organization of Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition 2023 aims to implement the tasks set by the Prime Minister, this is an indispensable activity for Vietnam's logistics service industry to promote promotion. , connect, introduce yourself to the world; is a great opportunity for domestic and international logistics service businesses as well as the community of investors, shippers and other stakeholders to exchange, cooperate, consult and choose solutions to Optimize the enterprise's logistics process.
“Believe that the combination of the National Association in the logistics industry and a professional organizer with experience and an extensive partner network will create a highly influential event, helping to promote the industry. Vietnam's logistics services develop to match their inherent potential, while creating a buzz calling for attracting foreign investment, transferring operating technology, training human resources, and establishing a green ecosystem in the logistics industry. ”- Mr. Hai emphasized.
Gathering many international brands
Up to now, VILOG 2023 has received registration to participate from more than 150 businesses with over 200 booths from 16 countries and territories: Belgium, Canada, Taiwan, Germany, Korea, United States, Hong Kong. Kong, Malaysia, Russia, Japan, Singapore, Turkey, Switzerland, China, Vietnam, Italy.
The exhibition recognized the participation of large and long-standing Vietnamese brands in the logistics industry such as: Saigon New Cang - specializing in port operations, logistics services and marine economic industries...; VICONSHIP – owns and operates large port systems in Hai Phong and Da Nang, with container yards, warehousing and distribution services, road container transport...; VINAFCO - the leading warehouse management service provider in Vietnam with more than 35 years of experience; RATRACO – specializes in refrigerated container transport services, domestic and international rail transport; VINATECH - manufacturer and supplier of warehouse shelves and supermarket shelves. Along with that, professional transportation service providers in the exhibition industry such as TRADELINKS are also present at VILOG this year.
One of the most interesting sub-sectors at VILOG 2023 is the application of logistics technology. Advances in technology affect all of us in immeasurable ways; In the field of logistics, too, new technology is rapidly changing the way business is done. With consumer demand for faster, cheaper and more flexible shipping, keeping up with the developments shaping today's logistics industry is more important than ever. In the face of an increasingly strong wave of online shopping, investing in and applying logistics technology is considered a solution to help businesses meet increasing transportation needs and bring more convenience to consumers in the future. next time.
At VILOG 2023, visitors will have the opportunity to access and learn about the latest logistics technology applications; From there, applying technology to the management and circulation of goods to enhance transportation capacity, anticipate increasing market demand and improve customer experience.
With VILOG this year, the Vietnam Cross-Border E-Commerce Exhibition (CBEE) will be held at the same time. The event is expected to actively promote the digital transformation of the economy and the development of e-commerce; Foreign investment in industrial chains related to e-commerce is beneficial for promoting the growth of the Vietnamese e-commerce market in general and the e-commerce logistics sector in particular.
Parcel Performance and iPrice Group conducted a survey of 80,000 e-commerce consumers in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia in 2019. The results reveal the main factor currently limiting the growth of e-commerce. E-commerce in Southeast Asian countries is an express logistics service. The survey shows that online shopping consumer satisfaction is directly proportional to delivery time; the longer the delivery time, the lower customer satisfaction. Among the 5 countries surveyed, Vietnam's average express delivery time is up to 5.6 days, ranking 2nd in speed, only 0.2 days behind Malaysia, this shows the potential of the delivery service. Vietnam's express delivery needs to improve a lot.
Within the framework of VILOG 2023 exhibition, in addition to essential B2B connection activities, a series of "dual goal" seminars both discuss and connect on topics of interest such as "Exporting agricultural products online according to the Buy-Ship-Pay model", "Cold supply chain", and especially the seminar "Customs accompanies businesses to develop logistics activities, improve the competitiveness of exported goods" will be a highlight. important in a series of forums and seminars to provide practical knowledge and useful lessons as well as answer questions from participating businesses.
