Hai Phong aims to develop green and sustainable logistics

Hai Phong is ready to listen, accept opinions, and jointly build solutions to develop green and sustainable logistics.

Delegates performed the bamboo connection ceremony, symbolizing solidarity, perseverance and sustainable development of Vietnam.

On the morning of October 8, in Hanoi , the plenary session of the FIATA World Congress 2025 officially opened with the theme "Green Logistics, Fast Adaptation". The event was organized by the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) in collaboration with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and international partners, attracting more than 1,200 delegates from 150 countries and territories.

Comrade Hoang Minh Cuong, Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee attended and delivered a speech at the event.

Mr. Turgut Erkeskin, President of FIATA, delivered the opening speech at the plenary session of the FIATA World Congress 2025

In his opening speech, Mr. Turgut Erkeskin, President of FIATA, emphasized that FIATA is gradually developing in a modern, professional and innovative direction, towards comprehensive digitalization through the implementation of electronic bills of lading, mobile applications and smart logistics solutions. FIATA is expanding cooperation with international organizations such as the World Customs Organization (WCO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the United Nations Economic Commissions and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to perfect the global logistics system.

Comrade Hoang Minh Cuong, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee (second from left) and delegates attending the event.

In particular, the organization of the FIATA World Congress 2025 in Hanoi demonstrates the international community's trust in Vietnam, an emerging logistics hub in the Asia-Pacific region. Vietnam is converging many favorable conditions to become a gateway to the global supply chain, especially with strong investment in seaport infrastructure, logistics centers and multimodal transport solutions. FIATA is committed to accompanying Vietnam in initiatives on green seaports, smart logistics and global financial and trade connectivity.

Comrade Hoang Minh Cuong, Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee, spoke at the FIATA World Congress 2025.

Speaking at the Plenary Session, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hoang Minh Cuong emphasized that Hai Phong is a national-level first-class urban area, a leading industrial, seaport and logistics center in the country, and the third largest economic scale in Vietnam. The city is the only locality in the North that possesses all five modes of transport: road, rail, sea, air and inland waterway, acting as a gateway for trade in the Northern coastal region and an important connection point between the two economic corridors of Vietnam and China.

Leaders of Hai Phong city, departments, branches and enterprises took souvenir photos at the outdoor exhibition booth of Hai Phong city at FIATA World Congress 2025.

The Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee added that Hai Phong's logistics system currently has more than 700 hectares of warehouses, with a growth rate of 20-23% per year, contributing 13-15% of GRDP. According to the plan, by 2030 the city's logistics area will reach 1,700-2,000 hectares, aiming to form the Dinh Vu - Cat Hai international logistics center along with regional and specialized centers.

In particular, with Resolution 226 of the National Assembly (issued on June 27, 2025) on the specific mechanism for Hai Phong's development, the city is piloting a Free Trade Zone model integrating a duty-free zone, a high-tech industrial park, a logistics center, finance - trade, banking and research and development, opening up a new, modern and internationally competitive institutional space.

Hai Phong is developing based on three strategic economic pillars: industry - high technology; seaport - logistics; tourism - trade. The city is committed to creating all favorable and transparent conditions to attract domestic and foreign investors to survey and cooperate, and is ready to listen to comments and share to promote effective cooperation in the field of seaports and logistics. From there, realize the aspiration: Turning seaport advantages into national advantages, turning special mechanisms into new development drivers for Vietnam in the era of integration and innovation.

Comrade Hoang Minh Cuong, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee, together with representatives of the Department of Industry and Trade and Hai Phong Logistics Association at the exhibition booth of Hai Phong city.

FIATA World Congress 2025 lasts for 5 days (October 6-10) with a series of discussion sessions, conferences and specialized exhibitions, aiming to promote green transformation, enhance the adaptability of supply chains and affirm the role of logistics in sustainable development.

This is the largest annual event of the global logistics industry. 2025 is the first time it is held in Vietnam, marking an important step in the journey of deep integration of Vietnam's logistics industry with the world; at the same time, it is an opportunity for Vietnam to promote its logistics capacity, expand cooperation and promote innovation in the industry.

As a pioneer in developing green and sustainable logistics, Hai Phong has two exhibition booths at the National Convention Center with the aim of promoting the image of the new Hai Phong city with many potentials and advantages in attracting investment, trade, industry and logistics services.

LE HIEP

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