Ambition about logistics 'giants'

Expectations about logistics centers are being realized from policy to action. However, many problems such as regional connectivity, planning, green development trends ... need to be dissected so that Vietnam soon has "giant" in the field of logistics.

The Race of the Rivals

In China, the world's leading economic power, the logistics system is also extremely large. In addition to the world's second largest commercial shipping fleet, there are logistics centers born after the boom of e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba and JD.com, helping the country become one of the leading countries in logistics. In the world.

The trend of forming logistics centers has also exploded strongly in Southeast Asia. Malaysia has been forming many large logistics centers in the states of Selangor and Johor. Or Thailand also has a logistics center in Bangkok…

However, in Vietnam, although logistics has existed for a long time, it is still scattered, leading to low logistics efficiency. Therefore, when building logistics centers, it is necessary to accompany an ecosystem of infrastructure, means of transport, information technology, etc. to optimize operations for businesses and improve competitiveness. and indirectly promote economic development.

'Acupoints' set up logistics center

Logistics centers are considered to play an important role in connecting not only goods but also economic and social relations between regions. Therefore, according to experts, the "cue" where logistics centers are located is very important.

According to Ms. Cao Cam Linh, Head of Research, Vietnam Logistics Human Resource Development Association, it is necessary to distinguish a logistics center for goods and a logistics center for e-commerce. These are 2 different types, the placement is also different.

Logistics center for B2B goods (business to business), located near ports, airports and borders. The logistics center for e-commerce is B2C (business to customer), even C2C (customer to customer) goods, so it must be close to the end consumer.

“If the location of the logistics center for e-commerce goods is the same as that of ordinary large goods, it will inadvertently make the distance go longer and farther, and we will contribute to congestion and environmental pollution. . When placing a logistics center in the inner city, at night, a large flow of goods is transported to that center, then during the day, the goods will be delivered through the application of the sharing economy. That helps to reduce traffic load and environmental pollution”, emphasized Ms. Linh.
In Vietnam, after 5 years of implementing the logistics action plan according to Resolution 200 of the Prime Minister, the number of transport and warehousing enterprises has increased significantly, from 37,000 enterprises in 2017 to more than 43,000 enterprises. In 2021. In which, about 5,000 businesses provide logistics services (TPL) related to international. The hope of logistics centers is being realized from policy to action. However, many problems such as regional connectivity, planning, green development trends ... need to be dissected so that Vietnam soon has "giants" in the field of logistics.