THILOGI is boosting official durian export services through Chu Lai Port.

Chu Lai Port serves customers exporting agricultural products at optimal costs.

Durian exports have increased significantly.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development , in the first half of 2024, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports reached US$3.4 billion, a 28% increase compared to the same period last year. Durian was the main contributor to this export growth, reaching US$1.32 billion, a 45% increase year-on-year. Durian export revenue is expected to continue increasing in the coming months as the Central Highlands, the largest growing region in the country, enters its harvest season (according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association). Simultaneously, durian prices have been high since July due to Thailand ending its harvest season, leading to a reduced supply. Meanwhile, Vietnamese durian has significant potential as it can be produced year-round thanks to mastered staggered cultivation techniques, extending the harvesting period. This advantage has helped Vietnam become the second largest supplier of fresh durian to China in less than two years since the opening of this market.

The refrigerated container yard at Chu Lai port covers an area of ​​over 12,500 m2 with a capacity of 1,000 containers.

Currently, durian is mainly transported and exported by road through northern border gates such as Tan Thanh, Huu Nghi, Chi Ma ( Lang Son ), and Mong Cai (Quang Ninh)... However, during peak season, congestion frequently occurs at these border gates, prolonging transportation times, which compromises product quality and reduces competitiveness in the market. This poses a challenge for agricultural export businesses, especially those exporting fruit from growing regions in the South Central, Central, and Central Highlands areas with long transportation distances.

Recognizing the significant market potential, THILOGI has intensified its logistics services to facilitate the official export of durian to China via Chu Lai International Seaport. By implementing a comprehensive range of solutions to improve service quality, Chu Lai Port is gradually establishing itself as a specialized port for refrigerated containers serving the export of fresh fruit, solving the logistics cost problem and enhancing the competitiveness of businesses.

Enhancing logistics capacity to support durian exports.

Over the past period, THILOGI has worked with key durian export businesses in Dak Lak, Dak Nong , Gia Lai provinces, etc., to identify needs, provide solutions, and support businesses exporting through Chu Lai port.

THILOGI transports export fruits for businesses in the South Central, Central, and Central Highlands regions of Vietnam, as well as in Southern Laos and Northern Cambodia.

The solutions focus on ensuring the technical requirements for preserving durian during transportation, reducing time, and optimizing costs. At the same time, Chu Lai Port actively supports customers in carrying out procedures for certifying the origin of durian (WO origin criteria, origin criteria of domestic producers/suppliers); registering for export phytosanitary certificates (at Chu Lai Port); and coordinating pesticide residue testing at import ports (Shekou, Xiamen, Nansha, Xinsha, Huangpu - China).

As a large-scale logistics enterprise, THILOGI has many advantages, having established a fixed and continuous reciprocal transportation network; a nationwide system of warehouses and depots; and transportation routes connecting the entire Central Highlands, Southern Laos, and Northern Cambodia along the East-West economic corridor to Chu Lai port and exporting to countries in the Northeast Asian region. With over 200 tractor trucks, a system of refrigerated containers (40, 45 feet), and a cold storage yard built to international standards at Chu Lai port (covering an area of ​​over 12,500 ^m² , with a capacity of 1,000 refrigerated containers), THILOGI meets the export, storage, and preservation standards of its customers.

THILOGI is partnering with international shipping lines, stabilizing freight rates, and increasing connectivity with a frequency of 4 voyages per week.

Mr. Bui Tran Nhan Tri, Deputy General Director of Sales at THILOGI, stated: “We focus on exploiting a multimodal transport model, combining the implementation of comprehensive export procedures, quarantine, customs declaration, warehousing, and preservation… to create convenience and save costs for customers; thereby contributing to increasing the value of Vietnamese durian exports and creating favorable conditions for official durian trade to major markets such as China, South Korea, and Japan...”

At the end of August 2024, Chu Lai port continued to welcome new international shipping lines opening direct routes to the port, increasing the frequency of foreign vessels to 4 trips per week. This contributes to stabilizing freight rates, diversifying shipping line options, and reducing transportation costs for businesses.

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/thilogi-day-manh-dich-vu-xuat-khau-sau-rieng-chinh-ngach-qua-cang-chu-lai-3140116.html