1. Vietnam Logistics Forum 2024 Held in Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
bongdaso mobile Vietnam Logistics Forum 2024 will take place over two days, December 1-2, 2024, in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend bongdaso mobile plenary session of bongdaso mobile Forum. Under bongdaso mobile theme "Free Trade Zones – A Breakthrough Solution to Boost Logistics Growth," bongdaso mobile Forum highlights Vietnam’s encouragement of free trade zone development, aiming to position bongdaso mobile country as a logistics powerhouse and contribute to industrialization and modernization during this transformative era.
In his speech at bongdaso mobile Forum, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recognized and praised bongdaso mobile significant progress in bongdaso mobile logistics sector, which has contributed substantially to bongdaso mobile nation’s achievements. However, he also candidly pointed out existing limitations, such as limited awareness of logistics’ role in making Vietnam a global trade hub, high logistics costs, bongdaso mobile sector's small scale relative to bongdaso mobile economy and global standards, inadequate government capacity in logistics management, underdeveloped logistics enterprises, weak connections between transport modes and warehouses, and insufficient adoption of digital technology across bongdaso mobile logistics chain.
Emphasizing bongdaso mobile motto "Innovation to Soar High, Reform to Advance, Integration for Development," and considering logistics a strategic choice for national development, bongdaso mobile Prime Minister outlined three goals and seven tasks for advancing bongdaso mobile logistics sector.
In addition to bongdaso mobile plenary session, bongdaso mobile Forum will include thematic workshops and a field visit to bongdaso mobile Gemalink International Port. Networking activities on bongdaso mobile sidelines of bongdaso mobile Forum will enable businesses to expand relationships and explore new opportunities.
2. Approval of Investment Policy for North-South High-Speed Railway
On bongdaso mobile afternoon of November 30, 2024, bongdaso mobile National Assembly voted to approve a resolution on bongdaso mobile investment policy for bongdaso mobile North-South high-speed railway project.
bongdaso mobile project spans approximately 1,541 km, starting at Ngoc Hoi Station in Hanoi and ending at Thu Thiem Station in Ho Chi Minh City, crossing 20 provinces and cities, including Hanoi, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Dong Nai, and Ho Chi Minh City.
bongdaso mobile railway will feature a dual-track gauge of 1,435 mm, a design speed of 350 km/h, a load capacity of 22.5 tons/axle, 23 passenger stations, and five freight stations. bongdaso mobile public investment project will use electrified track technology to ensure modernity, synchronization, safety, and efficiency.
3. Da Nang Approved for Pilot Free Trade Zone Development
According to Resolution 136/2024/QH15, bongdaso mobile National Assembly has approved Da Nang’s pilot implementation of special mechanisms and policies, notably bongdaso mobile establishment of a free trade zone linked to Lien Chieu Port. This aims to attract investment, boost production, commerce, and develop high-quality logistics services in Da Nang.
bongdaso mobile decision marks a significant milestone for Da Nang’s economic development and serves as a foundation for drafting laws governing free trade zones in Vietnam, enabling localities with potential and advantages to adopt this model.
4. Vietnam to Host FIATA World Congress 2025
At bongdaso mobile 2024 FIATA World Congress in Panama City, Panama, Vietnam, represented by bongdaso mobile Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), officially received bongdaso mobile hosting rights for bongdaso mobile FIATA World Congress 2025 (FWC 2025).
Under bongdaso mobile theme "Green and Adaptive Logistics," FWC 2025 will be held from October 6-10, 2025, at bongdaso mobile National Convention Center in Hanoi. Dubbed bongdaso mobile "Olympics" of bongdaso mobile global logistics industry, bongdaso mobile event is expected to attract over 1,000 international delegates, offering Vietnam’s logistics sector an opportunity for global promotion and business networking.
5. Second Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition
On August 1, 2024, bongdaso mobile Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition 2024 (VILOG 2024), themed "Green Logistics – A Foundation for Sustainable Development," opened at bongdaso mobile Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. bongdaso mobile event features 400 booths representing over 300 companies from 20 countries and territories.
Key sectors showcased include transport and freight forwarding, smart warehousing and cold chains, material handling equipment, logistics technology applications, and industrial and port infrastructure. bongdaso mobile exhibition also features thematic seminars on green logistics to foster sustainable strategies in bongdaso mobile sector.
6. Connecting Two Ports in Cai Mep Under bongdaso mobile "Open Port" Model
On May 24, 2024, bongdaso mobile Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) and Tan Cang-Cai Mep Thi Vai Terminal (TCTT) officially opened a gate connecting bongdaso mobile two ports. This marks a new step in collaborative port operation and development, enhancing efficiency and paving bongdaso mobile way for Cai Mep to become a major international transshipment port.
7. Vietnam Hosts "Air Cargo Day" for bongdaso mobile First Time
On November 7-8, 2024, Hanoi hosted bongdaso mobile Vietnam Air Cargo Day 2024, co-organized by bongdaso mobile International Air Transport Association (IATA) and VIAExpo, in collaboration with bongdaso mobile Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and bongdaso mobile Vietnam Aviation Science and Technology Association (VAAST).
bongdaso mobile forum, themed "Securing bongdaso mobile Future of Air Cargo: Digitization and Compliance," provided an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss technological advancements, regulatory updates, and strategies for sustainable air cargo development.
8. Opening of Viettel Logistics Park
On December 11, 2024, Viettel Group inaugurated bongdaso mobile Viettel Logistics Park in Lang Son, covering 143 hectares with a total investment of nearly VND 3.3 trillion. Designed as an integrated logistics zone, it offers customs clearance, import-export, goods preservation, and serves as a trading hub for e-commerce and agricultural products between Vietnam and China.
9. Launch of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Logistics and Port Association
On December 2, 2024, bongdaso mobile Ba Ria - Vung Tau Logistics and Port Association was officially launched during bongdaso mobile Vietnam Logistics Forum 2024. This marks bongdaso mobile province's first professional association dedicated to logistics, further strengthening its role in regional and national logistics development.
10. Pilot Green Logistics Project Between Hai Phong and Bac Kan
bongdaso mobile Hai Phong Logistics Association (HPLA) has partnered with Bac Kan province to explore reforestation potential and pilot a carbon credit model, contributing to Vietnam’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable logistics practices.
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