Air Cargo at the Vietnam Logistics Forum in 2017.
Speaking at the Vietnam Logistics Forum in 2017, many experts and
industry leaders discussed the logistics costs of Vietnam higher than
other countries in the region.
"80% pieces of logistics is in the hands of foreign enterprises", that is the opinion of Mr. Do Xuan Quang, General Director Vietjet Air Cargo
Vietnam Logistics Forum 2017 - Photo: Quang Phuc.
Vietnam air freight is still higher than the region
A
representative of Vietnam Post Corporation asked why airfreight costs
from Hai Phong to Hong Kong are cheaper than from Hai Phong to Hanoi. This
is the problem of "egg chicken", we fall into the vicious cycle, the
airline has no freight transport freight transport is high. In contrast, high freight rates do not allow businesses to use air freight services. Then we want to see the planning and long-term orientation for the current freight problem of Vietnam Airlines?
Do Xuan Quang, General Director of Vietjet Air Cargo, said that prices are decided by the market. For example, shipments from Hanoi to Dubai are more expensive than Bangkok. The reason is because there are no flights to Dubai so high cost, Bangkok has a cheaper way to fly. "We need to have freight carriers that specialize in the export of agricultural produce," Quang said.
According to Quang, Vietnam's aviation market is very dynamic and has the fastest, fastest growth in the world. The development of air transport helps Vietnam connect with the region
and the world, creating conditions for enterprises to access the region
and the world quickly.
However,
Vietnam's air transport accounts for only a small part of the volume of
Vietnamese goods, accounting for 25% of the country's total export
value. Air transport contributes $ 3 billion to national GDP. In 2016, Vietnam's airport will clear 1.1 million tons of cargo, in 2017 is expected to be 1.4 million tons. By 2020, about 2.5 million tons.
"Vietnam's
aviation market share accounts for 12% of all three airlines, and
foreign firms (58 firms) account for 80% of international exports." to speak.
Quang
also pointed out the challenge of air transport in Vietnam as domestic
airlines only focus on passenger aircraft but not investment aircraft
specialized goods. Shortage of qualified human resources and experience in air freight.
"Despite
the challenges, the aviation market still has a lot of potential for
aviation development," Quang said, adding that the overload of Hanoi and
Tan Son Nhat airfields was stuck. New mechanisms need to be created to make the airport longer, handling cargo before entering the flight.
Also
at the forum, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tung, General Director of Orient
Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), said that the development of the
logistics industry, which must mention the important role of the banking
industry. row.
According to Mr. Tung, it is necessary to change the mechanism and policies to develop the logistics service. For enterprises, there must be a strong enough investment strategy to improve competitiveness. Currently, containers, empty vehicles or poorly planned transportation conditions lead to high costs. "We
are not only looking forward to support from the State, the business
must be determined, large investment together with the deep involvement
of the banking industry will certainly be competitive," said Tung.
Studying and developing a logistics development strategy in Vietnam
At
the conclusion of the Forum, Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan
Anh affirmed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of
Transport and Communication, the representatives of the Organizing
Committee shall sum up the opinions and study thoroughly to the Prime
Minister. On that basis, to consider and propose mechanisms and policies,
immediate and long-term solutions for the successful implementation and
development of the Vietnam logistics service.
Mr.
Tran Tuan Anh also said that from the analyzes and weaknesses of the
logistics industry in Vietnam, the organizers need to take more drastic
measures to achieve the targets in Decision 200 signed by the Prime Minister.
In addition, next time continue to cut business procedures, administrative conditions through specific measures. The
Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Transport shall
discuss with the World Bank to set up a study team to evaluate logistics
costs in GDP growth, export costs of Vietnamese goods and propose to
the Prime Minister. to minimize costs.
In
the long term, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of
Transport will submit to the Government for permission to study the
development of logistics development strategy in Vietnam.