Businesses and traders learn about services at the exhibition - Photo: HK
The 3rd Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2025) was organized under the direction of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, which opened on July 31 and lasted until August 2 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) (Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City).
With the theme “Digital transformation - Green development of logistics industry”, VILOG 2025 focuses on the power of digital solutions and cooperation in promoting a more sustainable and efficient logistics industry.
The world has brought AI into logistics
To support the search for innovative solutions and establish business connections, VILOG 2025 focuses on showcasing breakthrough advances in automation, artificial intelligence, IoT-based supply chains, and environmentally friendly transportation solutions. The event also serves as a venue for policy dialogues and best practices to drive the green transition.
Mr. Tran Thanh Hai - Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade) - said that the world is changing very quickly, especially the impact of artificial intelligence on all aspects of life, including the logistics service industry, will be very large.
Vietnam's logistics industry needs to quickly transform, seize opportunities, and resolve challenges to move forward faster and stronger towards professionalization and modernization. VILOG 2025 Exhibition therefore focuses on the power of digital solutions and cooperation in promoting a more sustainable and efficient industry.
In recent years, Vietnam's logistics industry has made remarkable progress. With an average growth rate of over 14-16%/year, contributing about 4-5% of GDP, logistics is not only a supporting service industry but also gradually becoming an important pillar in the domestic and international production - distribution - consumption value chain.
Vietnam currently ranks 2nd in ASEAN and is among the top 5 countries in terms of logistics development index in the Asia- Pacific region.
However, Mr. Tran Thanh Hai acknowledged that logistics costs in Vietnam are still high compared to the regional average, fluctuating at 15-16% of GDP. Meanwhile, the competitiveness of enterprises is still scattered, the scale of investment is still fragmented and the connection between forms of logistics services is not tight. The application of new technology, green logistics, and smart logistics is still in the early stages.
VILOG 2025 has welcomed the participation of many global logistics promotion organizations and associations. In addition, there are many representative brands from Nippon Express, Vietnam Post, Tan Cang Saigon, Transimex, Bee Logistics, QV Trans, Isuzu, Ratraco, TTC (Thanh Thanh Cong), Transit LLC, MCC World, Tradelinks, 1UP Cargo, WR1, DTK, TCMS, Ahamove, Konoike Vinatrans, OPL, Bac Giang International Logistics Center, CMU Logistics, ... will be an opportunity for domestic enterprises to connect and update new trends.
Increase connectivity for businesses
Ms. Ngo Thi Thanh Vy - Deputy General Director of Long An International Port - said that this is the second year the port has accompanied the VILOG Exhibition. And this year's theme is very interesting, attracting the attention of domestic and foreign businesses and partners, not just Long An International Port.
"For Long An International Port, we wish to expand connections with domestic and foreign partners, from cargo owners, shipping lines to transportation, warehouse, technology units... to develop a comprehensive logistics ecosystem.
At the same time, it affirms its position as a modern, multi-functional transit hub in the region, connecting the Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeast, where it can provide solutions from seaports - warehouses - transportation - value-added services in a synchronous and comprehensive manner. In addition, this is also an opportunity for the port to listen to market needs to continue improving services and aiming for larger goals such as digital transformation, green logistics and sustainable development," said Ms. Vy.
A new feature of this year's exhibition is the VILOG Talk area - a forum dedicated to exhibitors introducing services and technologies, while sharing perspectives from businesses themselves on hot issues in the current logistics industry.
Along with that, the 1:1 Trade Connection program organized by the prestigious companion - WR1 will take place throughout the exhibition to attract businesses in the industry, shippers to visit, expand cooperation and choose the most optimal logistics solution, thereby bringing practical connection value to participating businesses and visitors.
The VILOG 2025 event recorded the participation of nearly 350 businesses from 20 countries and territories, displaying equipment, products, introducing services and advanced technology solutions at nearly 480 booths.
This year's exhibition is also of special significance as it is held at a time when the Vietnamese logistics industry is entering a period of strong transformation to achieve the following goals:
- Development strategy of Vietnam's logistics service industry in the period 2025-2035, vision to 2050.
- Transport infrastructure development strategy 2021-2030.
- And orientations on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation, green growth and sustainable development, private economic development, international integration in the new situation according to resolutions of the Party and Government.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/hang-tram-doanh-nghiep-logistics-hoi-tu-ve-tp-hcm-ban-chuyen-phat-trien-so-xanh-20250731201617458.htm
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