Opportunities to connect the supply chain between Vietnam and the Northwest region of Italy

From December 1-2, the Forum “Seizing Opportunities Amid Trade Tensions” was held in the port city of Genoa, Northern Italy, focusing on opportunities for developing supply chains between Asia and Europe in the context of changing global geopolitics, bringing many consequences, the rise of some new countries and the impact of US tariffs.

According to a VNA reporter in Rome, the event was attended by Italy's Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Edoardo Rixi; Italy's Deputy Minister of Enterprise and Production Valentino Valentini; President of the Liguria region Marco Bucci; Mayor of Genoa Silvia Salis; and diplomatic , financial and business representatives from Asian countries, including Vietnam.

At the forum, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Rixi stressed that Italy's port system has withstood the crisis. He called for building close and stable trade relations with developing economies .

For her part, Mayor of Genoa, Ms. Salis, reiterated the need to build bridges with countries that invest heavily in exports such as China, India and Vietnam to bring Genoa, the gateway to Southern Europe, back to its roots as a commercial city open to the world and with an entrepreneurial spirit. Ms. Salis pledged that the city government would always be proactive in this connection.

Speaking at the forum, Ms. Nguyen Thu Ha, Vietnam Trade Counselor in Italy, representative of the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy, emphasized that Vietnam values ​​the Strategic Partnership with Italy and is ready to promote deeper cooperation in the fields of logistics, seaports, trade and investment.

Vietnam is emerging as an important manufacturing and logistics hub in Southeast Asia, with strong growth potential. This year’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to exceed US$505 billion, while trade turnover in 2024 will reach US$786 billion. Along with that, Vietnam has open cooperation opportunities from the National Logistics Strategy 2025 - 2035 and a series of key infrastructure projects such as the North-South Expressway, Long Thanh Airport and new railway lines.

Ms. Nguyen Thu Ha said that with special logistics zone (ZLS) mechanisms and free trade zones, Genoa city has the potential to become a strategic transit point to bring Asian goods to the European market.

The forum “Seizing opportunities amid trade tensions” contributes to affirming Vietnam’s increasingly important role in economic cooperation between the European Union (EU) and member countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), while strengthening Genoa’s position as a key logistics hub in Europe.

The two-day forum provided a comprehensive overview of the development opportunities for the city of Genoa thanks to its connection with the fastest growing economies, such as those in Asia, as well as the opportunities offered by the Port of Genoa through high-quality presentations, in-depth analyses of Genoa's development prospects and the relationships that can arise at the intersection of logistics, finance and technology.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/kinh-te/co-hoi-ket-noi-chuoi-cung-ung-giua-viet-nam-va-khu-vuc-tay-bac-italy-20251202213823298.htm