Product introduction activities at the expo. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - The Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG) 2023, the first of its kind, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 10.
Featuring 345 booths by 250 firms from 22 countries and territories, it is showcasing products, services, and latest technologies in the fields of transport and forwarding, services and warehouse systems, packaging and cold chains, and logistics IT.
Le Duy Hiep, President of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), stated that VILOG 2023 brings about opportunities for connecting and supporting the business community to push for investment and partnerships through B2B sessions. The organising board is also hosting a series of thematic workshops and conferences focusing on urgent issues and the latest trends, ranging from IoT smart technology, customs regulations, export-import competitiveness to cross-border e-commerce, human resources training, and the Buy-Ship-Pay model in agricultural exports.
Le Duy Hiep, President of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Tran Thanh Hai, Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), said the 3-day expo is attracting the participation of logistics service, equipment, and solution providers, creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to access international solutions and markets./.
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Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
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This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
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Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
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Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
Product introduction activities at the expo. (Photo: VNA) 
Le Duy Hiep, President of the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
