Development of logistics oriented to sustainability

Binh Duong identifies logistics services as an important economic sector, striving to soon make the locality a major logistics center of both the country and the Southeast Asia.

Neo steps forward

In recent years, Binh Duong has effectively utilized its advantages in terms of geographical location, invested in synchronized infrastructure and transportation, and continuously improved. Coupled with the rapid development of the industrial and commercial - service sectors, it has created strong momentum to propel Binh Duong to become one of the leading localities in the country in terms of logistics service development. By now, the logistics center system in Binh Duong has been upgraded, expanded, and newly invested in both scale and service quality, meeting the storage and transshipment needs to serve domestic trade and export of goods of enterprises in the province and the region.

Transportation vehicles gather for cargo within Thanh Phuoc Port

According to Mrs. Nguyen Thanh Ha, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade, the logistics sector in Binh Duong has been growing at an average rate of 10% per year. To achieve high and stable growth, it is essential for domestic and foreign businesses to participate in showcasing and introducing advanced technology products and providing solutions for issues related to warehouses, automation, and the industrial sector in Binh Duong. This will promote the development of a modern logistics system that better serves businesses in the province and the region.

Trading with reporters, Ms. Nguyen Kim Anh, General Director of SPX Express Co., Ltd., said that investing in an automated goods sorting center in Binh Duong allows SPX to demonstrate the company's efforts in further improving the quality of delivery services and optimizing customer experience. This new classification center was established to meet the needs of the rapidly growing e-commerce industry and digital economy. It also serves as a bridge to deliver products from sellers, businesses, and brands to consumers quickly, safely, and reliably. This is also a clear evidence of SPX's continuous efforts in improving infrastructure, fulfilling commitments to provide optimal and efficient delivery solutions and services, contributing to the strong growth of the digital economy, and developing logistics in a sustainable and green direction.

According to Mr. Pham Van Xo, Chairman of the Binh Duong Import-Export Association, the association's biggest desire is to have better transportation policies and planning, thereby reducing the cost of goods transportation and enhancing the competitiveness of goods. It is gratifying that Binh Duong has developed an international multimodal railway. This is a major step in the development of the logistics industry in Binh Duong, creating new development opportunities for export businesses.

To promote the transformation and development of businesses, Mr. Nguyen Quang Sang, Vice Chairman of the Binh Duong Logistics Association, said that in the coming time, the association wishes to have many support policies for the green development of the logistics industry in Binh Duong based on digital transformation; the early completion of connecting routes to create favorable conditions for businesses.

Infrastructure boost

In the current context, if the criteria for greening the logistics industry are not implemented immediately, businesses will face many difficulties in the future, gradually being expelled from business, trade, and import-export activities. Mrs. Phan Le Diem Trang, Vice Chairman of the Binh Duong Textile and Garment Association, said: "We are manufacturing businesses, mostly related to logistics, warehouses, so if there are green logistics development directions, combined with new technologies and methods, transportation costs can be reduced. From there, product costs can also be reduced, contributing to price competitiveness for the end consumers."

According to Ms. Hoang Yen, Director of Roldale Spear Company (Thuận An city), the business is now facing more favorable conditions as the Thanh Phuoc dry port has been inaugurated and put into operation. This dry port has a system of warehouses and exploitation yards, along with a convenient geographical location to connect with industrial zones and manufacturing plants in the province. Hoang Yen wishes for Binh Duong to continue transforming its transportation methods to create a green logistics route, focusing on developing customs clearance services for import and export goods at the port through connecting road networks with port clusters in Ho Chi Minh city, especially connecting with deep-water port clusters in Cai Mep - Thi Vai (Ba Ria - Vung Tau).

Mr. Mai Hung Dung, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Deputy Permanent Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, said that Binh Duong is implementing key transportation projects and building additional port systems. These will be leverage for the locality to break through and elevate logistics. The Belt Road 3 of Ho Chi Minh city, Belt Road 4 of Ho Chi Minh city are connecting routes, when completed, they will boost the logistics development of the province.

It is expected that in November 2024, Binh Duong will commence the construction of the key project, the high-speed route connecting Ho Chi Minh city - Thu Dau Mot - Chon Thanh, with a length of over 52km within the province. This route is the connecting axis between Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh city, Binh Phuoc, the Central Highlands provinces, and connects to airports and seaports. Binh Duong is also mobilizing all resources to invest in the construction of a comprehensive and modern infrastructure system, closely linked to the development of industry, services, and urban areas.

Reported by Tieu My – Translated by Vi Bao