BR-VT WANTS ROAD ACCESS TO PORTS IMPROVED
[29-07-2016] The authority of Ba Ria-Vung Tau (BR-VT) has sought the Government’s support to improve road and waterway access to Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex to enable it to handle more cargo and bigger container ships.
VIETNAM NEEDS TO THINK LOGISTICALLY TO ATTRACT MORE FOREIGN INVESTMENT
[18-07-2016] The rapid growth of Vietnam’s export-oriented manufacturing sector has boosted the demand for logistics services but the government needs to step up its game to be more competitive.
CAI MEP-THI VAI PORT IMPROVEMENT
[13-07-2016] Spurred by numerous complaints of underdeveloped infrastructure, logistics service shortcomings and fierce competition made by foreign joint venture ports in the Cai Mep-Thi Vai port complex in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, the Ministry of Transport is now moving forward measures to increase its operational efficiency.
AEC INTEGRATES LOGISTICS NETWORK
[05-07-2016] Foreign logistic firms are expediting their efforts to tap into the market’s growth following the establishment of ASEAN Economic Community. Clement Blanc, managing director of DHL Global Forwarding Vietnam, told VIR that one key aspect of achieving the AEC is to create an integrated transport market to increase connectivity and help spur ASEAN’s goals of economic integration.
MEXICO OPENS NEW SEA ROUTE TO VN
[22-06-2016] The Port of Lazaro Cardenas (LCT), the largest Mexican container port, launched routes to Viet Nam and Chile on June 21 which will save up from 13 to 18 days of transit. According to Alfredco Huesca, the LCT general manager, the sea routes will be operated through an alliance between Trade Link Pacifico and Kansas City Southern de Mexico (KCSM) rail companies.
ENORMOUS ROOM FOR VIETNAM LOGISTICS GROWTH
[31-05-2016] “There is still enormous room for Vietnam logistics growth” was the statement of Mr Vo Tan Thanh, Vice President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Director of VCCI - HCM, at the Conference “Logistics and Supply Chain: How Vietnamese companies can enhance their competitiveness in the integration context” held by VCCI - HCM.
FOREIGN FIRMS SNATCH UP LOCAL LOGISTICS INDUSTRY
[24-05-2016] According to Japan’s investment firm Seiko Consult in Hanoi, Vietnam’s logistics industry might become completely dominated by foreign firms which are trying to purchase large stakes from local partners.
CONSTRUCTION OF BIGGEST INLAND PORT IN NORTH BEGINS
[16-05-2016] The Ha Noi People’s Committee on May 15 started work of an inland depot - the largest in the Northern key economic region - in Co Bi commune, Gia Lam district. Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh and Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung attended the groundbreaking ceremony.
