Optimization of logistics services to promote import and export between Vietnam – EU
Optimizing the quality and form of logistics services for import and export from Vietnam – EU in the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic is one of the urgent solutions.
In order to make two-way trade exchange between Vietnam and EU more efficient, optimize the quality and forms of logistics services for import and export goods of Vietnam – EU in new economic conditions under The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic and towards the post-COVID-19 is one of the urgent solutions.
This is the information given by experts at the Vietnam – EU Logistics Online Trade Forum 2020 by the Trade Promotion Agency, the Import and Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), Vietnam Trade Office in EU countries, Vietnam Logistics Service Business Association (VLA), Vietnam Shippers Association (VNSC) co-organized on December 9 in the online form.
Speaking at the forum, Mr. Vu Ba Phu, Director of Trade Promotion Department, said that the EU is an important partner of Vietnam in the fields of trade cooperation. Over the past time, Vietnam – EU trade relations have developed rapidly and effectively.
By the end of October 2020, Vietnam’s export turnover to the EU, though slightly decreasing by 3.8% over the same period in 2019, still reached a high level of 33.23 billion USD, while Vietnam’s import from the EU increased by 3.1% over the same period last year and reached 12.42 billion USD.
According to Mr. Vu Ba Phu, the Vietnam – EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which took effect from August 1, 2020, is creating a big boost for the development of trade between Vietnam – EU, leading to weaknesses. factors favorable for the development of the logistics sector.
However, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, two-way trade between Vietnam and the EU is facing many challenges; including some difficulties from some logistics activities not happening as usual. For example, in the past time, some logistics services for goods moving between Vietnam and the EU have become expensive and scarce, businesses also have to meet some new requirements and conditions due to the procedures. import and export administration, the EU’s international goods control process changes.
In order for Vietnam – EU two-way trade exchange to be effective, Mr. Vu Ba Phu said that optimizing the quality and implementation of logistics services to serve import and export goods of Vietnam. – EU in new economic conditions under the impact of COVID-19 epidemic and progressing after COVID-19 is one of the urgent solutions.
At the same time, Vietnam and EU logistics enterprises need to exchange orientations and opportunities for cooperation and association to take advantage of and promote each other’s resources to optimize logistics services and better serve businesses. import and export of both sides.
On the part of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, functional units are continuing to review administrative procedures on import and export in order to promote exports, facilitate and effectively support import and export businesses and translation businesses. logistics service.
Vietnam also encourages businesses to focus on investing in synchronous logistics infrastructure, increasing the connectivity of means of transport, improving the capacity of providing logistics services through the application of digitalization of operational processes. .
Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the Import and Export Department, shared that logistics is becoming an economic sector attracting the attention of the Government of Vietnam. Therefore, the Prime Minister’s Decision 200 / QD-TTg on enhancing competitiveness and development of logistics services to 2025 opens a new stage for logistics development in Vietnam with comprehensive solutions. , synchronously to improve infrastructure, develop markets as well as improve human resources for this field.
Besides these advantages, the fact shows that there are still difficulties in logistics cooperation between Vietnam and EU countries. Therefore, Mr. Tran Thanh Hai suggested that EU businesses can participate in investment in logistics infrastructure in Vietnam as well as participate in the deployment of technology application activities in logistics, promoting training of logistics human resources, cooperation in new fields such as urban logistics, circular logistics, green logistics.
Mr. Nguyen Tuong, Deputy General Secretary of VLA also pointed out the challenges of Vietnamese logistics enterprises such as: Limited service quality, management skills, information technology application and human resources. The main difficulties in digital transformation for current logistics service providers include: financial situation, human resources and choosing the right technology.
Sharing with Vietnamese businesses the opportunity to cooperate with outstanding Dutch logistics services, Mr. Sjaak de Klein, Senior Team Leader in Supply Chain Solutions Asia, Netherlands International Distribution Council ( HIDC) said that the country’s port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe, expanding to more than 200 deep sea ports, especially this port optimizes the supply chain through digitization. Besides, Amsterdam Schiphol airport is the 2nd best connecting airport in the world …
Mr. Sjaak de Klein also pledged that HIDC is ready to advise on European supply chains (logistics design, financial structure …) for Vietnamese logistics enterprises.
In another angle, Mr. Gilbert Canameras, President of Francorisk, a French foreign trade consultant, shared with Vietnamese enterprises about logistics risk management practices when cooperating with EU businesses.
According to Mr. Gilbert Canameras, risk assessment and treatment is a top requirement for any business because when businesses participate in a constantly changing world, the risks will be increasingly higher. Therefore, businesses need to equip with a risk forecasting system to minimize risks. With each risk such as the risk from internal factors (failure of machines, people) or objective factors (politics …), enterprises must determine which risks are acceptable and which are unacceptable risks. receive to take appropriate measures.
After the plenary session of the Forum, businesses met, exchanged online at simultaneous trading sessions at 6 transaction offices, introduced logistics products and services and shared their needs. opportunities and experience for cooperation and development in the market./.
Source: bnews.vn
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