Solutions to improve the value chain of fresh fruit exports

Fresh fruit is stored at Chu Lai port before export. Photo: PT

According to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, many types of Vietnamese fruits are currently being exported through official channels with record-high export values, projected to reach US$7 billion by the end of 2024. To meet the increasing export demand in the Central Highlands – the country's major fruit-producing region – THILOGI has focused on perfecting its comprehensive logistics service chain, combining multimodal transport.

Complete solutions for fresh fruit exports.

In the first nine months of 2024, the country's fruit and vegetable export turnover reached US$5.7 billion, a 34% increase compared to the same period last year, with durian being the main product. Other fruits such as bananas, mangoes, and dragon fruit also contributed significantly to export growth.

With over 80% of exported fruit being fresh produce, procurement, preservation, and transportation present numerous challenges, easily impacting product quality. This necessitates specialized and optimal solutions for this type of product from logistics and transportation companies.

THILOGI provides comprehensive logistics services for exporting fresh fruit, from road transport and port services to sea freight. Photo: PT

To enhance the efficiency of the logistics system in the agricultural value chain, THILOGI continues to promote investment and upgrade its comprehensive logistics service chain, combining multimodal transport from road and sea transport to port services, warehousing, and food quarantine procedures… at optimal costs. In the first half of October, more than 200 containers of fresh fruit (durian, bananas) from the Central Highlands, Southern Laos, and Northern Cambodia were exported through Chu Lai port.

Currently, Chu Lai Port has built a cold storage system according to international standards with an area of ​​over 12,500 ^m² and a capacity of 1,000 refrigerated containers, meeting the needs for storing and preserving fresh fruit before export.

Mr. Phan Van Ky, Director of Chu Lai Port, stated: "Investing in synchronized infrastructure to meet cold storage requirements helps ensure product quality, reduce pressure on harvesting time, and contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese fruits in the international market."

The cold storage system at Chu Lai port covers an area of ​​over 12,500 ^m² with a capacity of 1,000 refrigerated containers. Photo: PT

In addition, THILOGI owns a large number of specialized refrigerated containers (40, 45 feet) and more than 200 specialized tractor trucks for transporting agricultural products, ensuring that fruits are preserved at the appropriate temperature according to the regulations for each type.

On average, Chu Lai port handles the export of more than 500 containers of fresh fruit (bananas, durians, dragon fruit, mangoes, etc.) to partners and customers each month, offering time-saving solutions and service fees that are 10-30% lower than other ports in the region.

Enhancing the capacity to exploit and connect Vietnamese fruits with the global market.

In the context of globalization, and to contribute to ensuring the quality and high consumption of Vietnamese fruit exports at reasonable prices through official channels, THILOGI has focused on investing in infrastructure, facilities, and equipment, strengthening linkages, and expanding international cooperation.

On average, Chu Lai port handles the export of more than 500 containers of fresh fruit for customers each month. Photo: PT

According to its development strategy for the period 2024-2026, THILOGI continues to invest in a refrigerated container yard at Chu Lai port, the largest in Central Vietnam (with an area of ​​over 14,000 ^m² and nearly 840 electrical outlets).

Notably, the corporation will invest in more than 300 specialized vehicles (tractor-trailers, semi-trailers) and 120 onboard generators to transport and preserve fruit from the Central Highlands, Laos, and Cambodia to Chu Lai port, or to transport it by road from the Southeast region to northern border gates such as Tan Thanh, Huu Nghi, Chi Ma ( Lang Son ), and Mong Cai (Quang Ninh)...

In addition, Chu Lai Port has strengthened cooperation with many international shipping lines such as SITC, CMA CGM, ZIM, RCL, etc., to operate direct shipping routes from Chu Lai to China, South Korea, Japan, India, etc., with a frequency of 4 trips per week. As a result, the time for transporting fruit to major markets has been shortened, while simultaneously boosting container traffic through the port.

Collaborating with international shipping companies connects Vietnamese agricultural products to the global market. Photo: PT

Recently, Chu Lai Port completed and put into operation berth number 2, with a length of 365m, increasing the total length of the berth to 836m, enhancing its capacity to receive large-tonnage vessels. The newly invested high-capacity specialized crane system at the port also helps improve loading and unloading productivity and vessel turnaround. This is a key advantage for Chu Lai Port to become a logistics hub in Central Vietnam, meeting the needs of exporting fresh Vietnamese fruit to the global market.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/giai-phap-nang-cao-chuoi-gia-tri-trai-cay-tuoi-xuat-khau-3142822.html